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What was Linux like in the 90s
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I love modern cli Linux distros.
I am about to plunge into desktop Linux this year.
Linux phone, pc and tablets only for me from now on
Death to oligarch business!
What do you use? Is it your daily driver?
I have not chosen yet.
I am between purism Librem 5 (expensive) and pinephone (cheap)
I am leaning to pinephone since it’s so cheap if I hate it it won’t ruin me
Have you considered SailfishOS?
Personally I recommend getting a Sony Xperia and installing it yourself.
SFOS has been my daily driver for 5 years now.
I paid €49 for the license, so it's a bargain right now at 24.90, and my latest device, an xperia x10ii, cost just €60.
Let me know if you get your Pinephone working well enough to daily-drive, 'cause I've got one sitting around collecting dust.
Which linux phone is practical?
Almost all of them lack good hardware and feel overpriced.
I use SailfishOS on a Sony Xperia. 50€ for the SFOS license, 60€ for the phone.
Which iPhone isn’t overpriced lol
I like librem 5 for the features but it is expensive.
I like pinephone for the price.