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solrize@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

It’s worse. Linux desktop is only possible because of the relative consistency and openness of x86 PC hardware. Phones are nothing like that. At best we will have retro Linux handhelds with phone functionality.

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GrumpyDuckling@sh.itjust.works ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
There’s x86 socs. You can buy a linux tablet right now.

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- solrize@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
  Yes the HW isn’t comparable to a modern phone though.
  
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RecallMadness@lemmy.nz ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
This is the reason I haven’t given it a chance.

Not that I’m unwilling, but with no common hardware, I’m reluctant to go out and buy something.

I can go buy a pinephone for postmarket, but won’t work for sailfish. I can get an Xperia for sailfish, but I’m out of luck for postmarket.

Not to mention, I’m reluctant to drop a chunk of cash on aged hardware, whose successor doesn’t look to be as well supported.

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