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Thank the stars for Linux.

Seriously, I mean, it is such a gift to have it. The fact that I can download all software I need from the internet, for free, legally, to make my computer work - and it’s arguably as good or better for the most part on the desktop than any commercial option - is nothing short of a miracle in this age of surveillance and enshittification.

To all of you who see this that contribute to this modern marvel, I thank you. 🙏

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except that doesn't apply to the one device that billions of people now use as a "computer": their mobiles.

While grateful for the gift of Linux, the revolution is still incomplete, the stars must align once more for a second miracle to happen.

And when that transpires, the world will have changed, dramatically 🙏

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@mosiwo I have heard of them. And of Ubuntu Touch and Sailfish OS/Jolla etc. A tiny group of enthousiasts probably heard of other options too 🤣. There is simply no comparison. Linux on the desktop is now arguably the dominant option for general purpose computing. Holdouts are those locked on Windows-only games or Apple "creativity" tools. On mobile, the first question people ask: will I brick my phone. The second question: does it run banking apps. Very different level of maturity.
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@openrisk I installed e/OS myself and have all the banking apps I need running. I didn't damage my smartphone either. Of course, you have to pay attention to the compatibility list. I made sure of that when I bought my phone and got it used for a very good price. (I'm not a techie and not experienced with installing software on phones). I got along with it very well. The installation was very easy and I'm really happy with it.
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/eOS/ working fine for me too! it has some annoying aspects (for example I can't see or fill in reviews for apps in the app store thing) but it works surprisingly well so far..
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