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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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which linux phone is the most promising? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by GravitySpoiled@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I want to donate to a linux phone. I believe in linux and I want a linux phone. Maybe we can use one in very few years as a normal daily driver. It's getting closer and closer every month.

I want to donate that we get there sooner. But which project? I'm following postmarket but I'm not sure if they are the most promising. What's your stance on this? To which project would you give your money to accellerate it?

Edit: I don't want to buy a phone. I want to support the phone os devs. Sorry for the bad wording.

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[–] TCB13@lemmy.world -5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (15 children)

None, because a phone is useless without applications.

Edit: I'm all for a truly open-source phone with no tracking but at some point things must be useful as well and applications from the Play Store or App Store are something people have to get and use everyday. For instance in my country, if you exclude browser-based banking no bank will work those Linux phones and the NFC / contactless payment system here requires either Apple Pay, Google Wallet or a proprietary app develop by a banking alliance. Govt provides electronic versions of your identity card, driving license and a ton of other cards related to the govt that also require an Android/iOS app they make... Even something simple like setting up a TP-Link Tapo wireless security camera will require an app these days.

[–] rah@feddit.uk 6 points 2 years ago (10 children)

https://linuxphoneapps.org/

[–] TCB13@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (8 children)

Oh yeah, my bank will definitely support Linux phones lol

[–] rah@feddit.uk 2 points 2 years ago

Banking apps run in Android emulation layers on GNU/Linux. Your bank doesn't need to support Linux phones.

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