Can a steam deck be turned into a phone?
Nearly 100% of the development for handheld Linux is Steam OS / Steam Deck. If Valve moves to ARM at some point then you might see useful improvements that benefit the mobile use case.
Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 4 weeks ago
It won’t do phone calls or SMS but otherwise sure why not. Just call/msg with matrix or discord
sudoer777@lemmy.ml 4 weeks ago
Also JMP.chat
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
probably doesn’t have the necessary antennae
pirat@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
Attach some dangling USB modem with a data SIM, or just keep a mobile router with a data SIM in your backpack, for 3G/4G/5G data connectivity over WiFi. Then, use some VoIP provider if you actually need a phone number as well.
Vanilla_PuddinFudge@infosec.pub 4 weeks ago
the collaborative world works off of demand. Pocket laptops and linux phones have been a nice distraction for long enough. They may soon become more of a saving grace.
I’m not saying you’ll be able to run Spyware Simulator 2000(mandated by your government) on PostmarketOS. I’m more saying that any secondary device you use for foss software will be more focused upon as an actual decent alternative for getting work done without being spied on by capitalist nazis.
olympicyes@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
It seems like fewer people care about being spied on, “I have nothing to hide”, and many people don’t even change the settings to prevent sharing contacts, photos, and location with privacy hostile apps like Facebook.