WorldTravelerAll7May 11

figure out i'd reach out to #Mastodon, the best #opensource #Linux community i've found

i'm about to buy a #Murena #FairPhone 6 with their e/OS

i was leaning towards #Ubuntu Touch, but having trouble finding a phone that comes w/ it that meets my wants

anyone advise against it or recommend a different linux phone before i pull the trigger?

https://murena.com/america/shop/smartphones/brand-new/murena-fairphone-6/

Show threadJustinMay 11

@WorldTravelerAll7
100% for the @WeAreFairphone w/ e/os by @murena

I have two Fairphone 4 and the two things stopping me from getting an FP6 are
1) battery doesn't pop out as easy as FP4 when needed in a pinch, you have to unscrew it.
2) the FP4s I have work great. Even just recently replaced a cracked display on one for $100 for display and 10 minutes of my time. 😍

Show threadPaavi (ei se paavi)
@justin @WorldTravelerAll7 @WeAreFairphone @murena Having both Fairphone 4 and 5, I'd like to add that the latter is great too. Writing this on a Fairphone 5 with /e/OS.
May 11 at 5:01amWeb
Show threadPaavi (ei se paavi)May 11
@justin @WorldTravelerAll7 @WeAreFairphone @murena But frankly in my books /e/OS does not count as a real "linux phone" operating system, for that it'd need a mainline linux kernel. As a deGoogled Android variant with the added goodies it carries, it's a nice replacement for the stock Android Fairphones can be bought with.
Show threadWorldTravelerAll7May 12

@paavi @justin @WeAreFairphone @murena

it's very interesting that you say that. that was my reaction, too. one of my concerns is that it still kinda feels like a google phone. that may be very helpful for the transition

but google used to be good, too. they went from opensource to AI infested

i say i want linux bc i don't want apple or google. but murena's e/OS might be a good bridge🤷‍♂️💙

Show threadWorldTravelerAll7May 12

@paavi @justin @WeAreFairphone @murena

i didn't see the Fairphone 4 or 5 on Murena's site. I'd happily go for the 5. i don't mind spending $750 on a phone, but it is a little vexing when i don't know how it will work😰

Show threadPaavi (ei se paavi)May 12
@WorldTravelerAll7 @justin @WeAreFairphone @murena I did the /e/OS installation myself and got the phone from a vendor that just happened to still sell the 5 despite Fairphone itself no longer selling it.