this post was submitted on 22 Jun 2025
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Linux Phones

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Community about running GNU/Linux on phones. Projects like Ubuntu Touch, Plasma Mobile, PostmarketOS, Mobian etc. Either on former Android phones or hardware like the PinePhone.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I get why they did it but its still sad

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Why? (Just curious; I'm not familiar with the Linux phone scene)

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

It uses a ton of resources but Gnome demands it

[–] swab148 3 points 1 week ago

The one with systemd

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

but if you expect Android or iOS levels of polish, then this is not for you yet.

“Android levels of polish” is crazy.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Polish refers to rough edges being removed, doesn't have to mean it's a perfect idea