Comment on I installed Linux on this 8-inch mini laptop, and it's my new favorite way of computing

AlbertScoot@lemmynsfw.com ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

• Blackmist@feddit.uk ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  It arguable it’s not more powerful than a phone, but the keyboard would certainly be useful.

  Phones are capable of a lot, but even something basic like a network ping is buried and they prefer you to install some crappy app with adverts and in app purchases, rather than let you use the PC in your pocket.

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  • lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Termux -> ping 8.8.8.8

    Done.

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    • Natanox@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      You all know what would be the most awesome thing for 90% of people? Fully developed Linux Phones + Lapdocks.

      • Just one device you carry all the time anyway
      • Super powerful phones make more sense
      • All data in one place without all sync stuff
      • Battery for daaays when docked
      • 2 displays
      • Super portable setup

      Samsung screwed it up with Dex and other companies didn’t want to create reasons not to buy more. Luckily devs working on projects like aftermarketOS do not give a fart about such things, and what’s currently possible and being worked on is really promising.

      Imagine all you need for general computing and light gaming / editing on the go on any display or TV you come across would be a USB-C dock and perhaps a small keyboard & mouse combo. I want that future.

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      • FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        Samsung screwed it up with Dex

        What do you mean by this? Dex is pretty awesome.

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      • lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        That would be awesome. With legit Debian VMs and desktop mode coming to Android, I would love to see some serious development progress in that area. But we all know the big tech firms are gonna fuck it all up and neuter it.

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      • AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.net ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        The only thing that I would miss is contactless payments via my phone.

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      • Samskara@sh.itjust.works ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        There have been several attempts at that and none succeeded.

        Ubuntu Touch is somewhat there but also not.

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