A grotesque tech executive with a computer-like head, wires sticking out, dressed in grimy attire and circuit patterns. He holds a broken monitor oozing green text 'You Own Nothing!' with a background of electronic waste.

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Framework CEO Declares PC Industry is Dead, Advocates for Ownable Computers

Published April 11, 2026

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With the 'personal computing as we know it' apparently dead, Framework's CEO espouses a stance on technology ownership amidst the industry's decline.

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Framework CEO argues that the PC industry is effectively dead, suggesting that the future lies in deeply ownable computers. The company plans to focus on hardware that users can fully control, contrasting the current industry trend where ownership is diminishing. News of Framework's next-gen hardware and a celebration of Linux underlines their commitment to this philosophy.

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