Step 13: Install an Operating System and Drivers
Find the instructions for [link|https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Windows+11+Installation+on+the+Framework+Laptop+DIY+Edition/116?lang=en|installing Windows 11 here].
Don't forget to install the [link|https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/bios-and-drivers-downloads-rJ3PaCexh|Driver Bundle]!
The Framework Laptop is designed to work great with Linux too. Check out our [link|https://frame.work/linux|Linux compatibility page] for distros we recommend, like:
[link|https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Fedora+38+Installation+on+the+Framework+Laptop+13/165?lang=en|Fedora 38] - Essentially fully functional out of the box.
[https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Ubuntu+22.04+LTS+Installation+on+the+Framework+Laptop/109|Ubuntu 22.04] - Essentially fully functional out of the box.
On both Windows and Linux, we recommend updating to the [link|https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/bios-and-drivers-downloads-rJ3PaCexh|latest BIOS] available to make sure the laptop is running at optimal performance and stability.