I’m Legally Obligated to Disclose This - Framework investment
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN cites it as Linus's own explanation of why he invested in Framework and why outside investment suits a hardware company.
What it is
Linus Sebastian of Linus Tech Tips discloses that he has invested in Framework, the modular repairable laptop maker. He explains his reasoning and the commitments he is making to viewers about future coverage.
Recommended by 1 HN commenters across 1 different months, 2021 to 2022.
What Hacker News said
Recommends netsharc · 2022-04 · on “Ask HN: Why is raising money from VCs worn as a badge of honour?”
Linus (Tech Tips) has a good video about why external investment is useful: [this video] , but he's talking about a hardware company, which is probably different to a software one. Skip to around 5:00 to get to topic.
Cites CubityFirst · 2021-09 · on “The Framework is the most exciting laptop I've used”
From his latest video where he disclosed / explained his philosphy in investing into Framework. > [this video]
Cites benbristow · 2021-10 · on “New MacBook Pro has first ‘DIY-friendly’ battery replacement design since 2012”
It's gotten a bit more media attention recently as Linus (of Tech Tips/YouTube fame, not Linux/Git fame) has made a rather large investment in them and has been talking about them a lot on his platforms. [this video]
Cites bellyfullofbac · 2021-11 · on “Modern mainboard for traditional T60 ThinkPad”
Linus (Tech Tips) talks about how much money would be involved, and going full retail seems to be... very hard: [this video]
Cites GauntletWizard · 2022-02 · on “Bringing the Framework Laptop to more of the world”
Not that I agree with the characterization, but they might be referring to Linus Sebastian of Linux Tech Tips, who invested a bunch of money into the company: [this video]