Replace the Windows key with a Linux one or at least a generic "super" one

[Techie_Zeddie]

@83z3

The takeaway seems to be that Framework can retain their Windows OS discounts, while simultaneously having the option to sell some keyboards without the Windows logo.

So, maybe in the future, there will be non-Windows options directly from the company. Or, maybe someone will provide a third-party option through the marketplace?

If I recall, the Windows license for DIY are actually full retail keys, while the pre-builds are OEM.

[Solved] Windows OEM License or not

I bought a DIY laptop (Gen 11) and purchased a Windows 10 Professional license with it. This gave me a Key when I activated it. I downloaded Windows using the instructions provided, created a Windows installation media and put in the key when asked for. Is the license key sold by Framework an OEM license or Retail? Given the cost I would imagine Retail. But there is no way to tell. When I asked Framework support I got a weird response that pointed me to this link which states the obvious but n…

To be fair, we have a choice of keyboards with the DIY version. At the time, I didn’t see a US English for Linux. There’s one for World English that’s also ANSI layout that has “Super” in place of the Windows logo.