Re:Will Linux phones stay around this time?
by jcelerier on Sunday May 02, 2021 @04:39AM
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> The Android platform represents an enormous amount of work that encompasses a more secure base kernel, an unparalleled selection of applications designed for mobile usage and written in a memory-safe language, fantastic sandboxing and user privacy features leagues ahead of any desktop operating system, and great diversity in the hardware market.
but it's so freaking slow. I own a oneplus 8 pro and compared to my old Jolla it's an exercise in frustration, nothing in the UI is smooth.
> an unparalleled selection of applications
78% of which are competing chat apps (no kidding, I have to have ~8 different chat apps installed)
> designed for mobile usage and written in a memory-safe language, fantastic sandboxing and user privacy features leagues ahead of any desktop operating system,
I'll be honest I'd trade all that for "less lag" without even thinking twice about it
Re:Will Linux phones stay around this time?
by opan on Sunday May 02, 2021 @06:22PM
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He compared it to a Jolla phone, which I assume runs Sailfish. If you're comparing Android to Android, you are missing the point. Slowness is from the software here.
but it's so freaking slow. I own a oneplus 8 pro and compared to my old Jolla it's an exercise in frustration, nothing in the UI is smooth.
> an unparalleled selection of applications
78% of which are competing chat apps (no kidding, I have to have ~8 different chat apps installed)
> designed for mobile usage and written in a memory-safe language, fantastic sandboxing and user privacy features leagues ahead of any desktop operating system,
I'll be honest I'd trade all that for "less lag" without even thinking twice about it