postmarketOS and UbuntuTouch

I use it everyday (typing this on it), but not as phone replacement. With the keyboard is a great ultra portable tiny laptop. I also have an old phone with Ubuntu Touch, that is a better candidate as android replacement.

If you enjoy using older, less powerful computers, it’s important to find a Linux distribution that can accommodate the limited resources. While extremely stripped-down distributions like Tinycore might seem appealing, they often lack the functionality and ease of use that come with more comprehensive distributions.

Instead, I would recommend learning how to use a window manager and forgoing a desktop manager. This approach allows you to maintain a lightweight system without sacrificing too much functionality.

When it comes to choosing a distribution, some are more bloated than others, so it’s crucial to find one that offers a degree of flexibility during the installation process. In this regard, Debian is a great choice.

You can install Debian as a server, which will provide a minimal base system. From there, you can install a window manager and only the essential packages you need. This way, you can keep your system lean and efficient, perfect for older, low-powered computers.

I must do something for my noodle arms problem then 😅

thank you!

I’d be very thankful for an example of your setup. I’m using Bitwardern for browser-related password management, but for convenience scripts I load the credentials as env vars at login through .bash_profile 😅

I’m genuinely intrigued by the potential use cases for this Linux tablet.

In my opinion:

• It’s too large to fit comfortably in a pocket, necessitating some form of bag for transport;
• It’s too large to hold comfortably on the sofa, such as when reading an ebook;
• It seems underpowered for its size;
• The keyboard quality appears subpar for a device of this size (I haven’t tried it, but we all know how these keyboards typically feel);
• It won’t replace a smartphone and therefore won’t take over its casual entertainment tasks;

For casual tech activities, I have a Pinephone with a keyboard. Despite the phone’s lack of power and the keyboard’s quality, its portability and form factor are hard to beat.

Foliate <3

The Linux community is indeed remarkable, but the multitude of available distributions can sometimes give an impression of fragmentation. When you discover the distribution that best fits your needs, it’s important to remember not to take it personally. Avoid developing a bias towards your chosen distribution as it could potentially lead to unnecessary conflicts with others who prefer different distributions within the community.