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Re:The IDEs we had 30 years ago ... and we lost by eikenberry on Wednesday October 22, 2025 @06:41PM (#45676075)
A modern phone is not a general purpose computer. They are proprietary, locked down devices. Appliances.
Re:The IDEs we had 30 years ago ... and we lost by igouy on Thursday October 23, 2025 @06:41PM (#45688314)
"The PinePhone is a smartphone that empowers users with control over the device. It is capable of running mainline Linux, features hardware privacy switches, and is designed for open-source enthusiasts."

Perhaps I simply failed to see your definition of "a general purpose computer".

Please say what rules must be passed to meet your definition.