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Re:Linux phones are more important now than ever by ux266478 on Tuesday September 16, 2025 @12:12AM (#45257948)
I genuinely think if Sony offered a Linux phone and didn't lock it down too bad, they could serve as the catalyst for the whole market. I don't think I would trust any other company at this point to execute the platonic "Linux phone" we need. The uncompromising vision on building a fantastic product for the technically minded make them an obvious choice.
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Re:Linux phones are more important now than ever by j45 on Tuesday September 16, 2025 @12:29AM (#45258028)
Sony tries out so many different types of products too across their entire lineup. They have made some memorable handhelds over the years, even their eink readers were special.
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Re:Linux phones are more important now than ever by gloxkiqcza on Tuesday September 16, 2025 @03:08AM (#45258992)
They also pulled a bait-and-switch with Linux on PS3...
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Re:Linux phones are more important now than ever by j45 on Tuesday September 16, 2025 @03:56AM (#45259332)
No doubt.

I was referring more to their variety of electronics in so many areas.

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Re:Linux phones are more important now than ever by nextos on Tuesday September 16, 2025 @09:58AM (#45262365)
True. Sony is a conglomerate, which explains their business strategy. Lots of divisions and groups operate independently and have little coordination.
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Re:Linux phones are more important now than ever by pabs3 on Tuesday September 16, 2025 @02:26AM (#45258709)
I get the impression they shut it down, but Sony had/have the Xperia Open Devices program. They were close to having their devices running purely on the mainline Linux kernel:

https://developer.sony.com/open-source

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