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> I could go to linux phones, execpt no, they have absolutely no concept of competence in any form, and frequently die with less than two hours of battery life under their belts.

It's the best time to start seriously investing development resources in this alternative.

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I like this. Looking for a good way to encourage people to switch, even though Linux phones do seem inferior. That's exactly why people need to buy them -- and then tell the manufacturers what they really want. Be a vocal System76 customer, or Purism customer, tell those companies what you really want.

This inspired me to write both companies about my buying experience. Off to do that!

Android phones ARE linux phones

Android illustrates why GNU/Linux makes a meaningful distinction.

Android phones have nothing to do with what we call Linux phones right now, which is Linux kernel + a Debian/KDE Mobile/something else userspace that is NOT Android. It's not because you share a kernel that you are the same thing, and Android phones are by nature tied to Google by default and keep calling home.

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