Linux Smartphones On The Rise

nostriluu writes "I know, some people want their cell phone to just be a cell phone. To those people, I suggest a second hand phone. For those of us who want to cram as much functionality as possible into a device we are going to bother carrying everywhere, there is the promise of the Linux Smartphone. I've had a P800 for over a year now and while it's great (although a brick), I can't wait for a Linux based device to bring the culture of openness and upgradability, as opposed to the intentional obsolesence and $10 for every little utility someone reinvents for "closed" devices."

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That is interesting

[Anonymous Coward]

But one of my primary concerns about cell phones is the possible health risks of being around one all the time (brain tumors and the like).

It seems like the phone makers are ignoring the existence of these problems, much like the tobacco companies.

Christ

[Anonymous Coward]

I can't wait for a Linux based device to bring the culture of openness and upgradability, as opposed to the intentional obsolesence and $10 for every little utility someone reinvents for "closed" devices.

I can't stand gnu/hippy ranting like this. It's called business, people. Money! Businesses need MONEY!. Save your utopias for the basement anime porn jerk off sessions.

Cool, but...

[whiteranger99x]

can you text message with VI?! or hell, even EMacs? :P

can you run a mobile webserver with it? that would be dope.

I mean, GOD FORBID that we try to use a cell phone as a PHONE!!! But as long as you can install crappy ringtone versions of "Toxic", and be able take pictures in subpar resolution of your OH your important life, it's a winner :P

Geez

[Anonymous Coward]

I love Linux and I love Slashdot but is it really necessary for 2/3 news posting to be about Linux? I mean, kmon.

Race idea

[Anonymous Coward]

"Install" Gentoo and see if Debian has caught up by the time you're done.