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To all European Union/Europe Open Source/Linux Enthusiasts (lemmy.world)
submitted 6 days ago by Batmorous@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/37718305

I was trying to think for a couple days on what can be done to make Linux phones a reality. Then I realized the EU is already pushing for more Open Source/ Linux to be made so why not make the most of it?

So if I may make a couple suggestions for Europe Linux enthusiasts and collectively all of us to push for:

1st. For EU and Europe to partner up with PostmarketOS, Mobian, Ubuntu Touch, and FSF Librephone Project to fund/produce/distribute open source repairable changable OS linux phones . Then for future tablets.

2nd. For EU and Europe to partner up with KDE, Framework, and Tuxedo Computers to fund/produce/distribute Laptops/Computers

Linux Community over there has so much ability to grow Linux if everyone there collectively gets it done. I humbly request you do that and I’ll do the same. Who should I call to get all this going as well? Want to help do this in a way that benefits all sides while keeping those projects independent

(I would have posted this on LinuxPhone but this community is way bigger and still open source related)

Really hoping all of you in and out of Europe and EU can push for it to be done.

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[–] Batmorous@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

That makes a lot of sense. So really we would need to make a database of local e-shops and then partner up to have phones sold. That is a genius plan to get into the public eye

[–] DieserTypMatthias@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

This is what happens when you don't split the technology and business part to two responsible persons. You can have a good product, but if I can't get it easily into my parcel locker provided by the delivery company/local e-shop, theI won't notice it.

[–] Batmorous@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

You seem very knowledgeable I humbly request you offer to help those groups: PostmarketOS, Linux Mint, etc to create a group that focuses on getting partnerships in the way you suggested (Giving them the say explanation you gave me). You can do some and everyone else can do some too. Doesn't have to take up a lot of your time and would help in every way literally. Can develop pipeline for volunteers so you don't have to eventually either

[–] DieserTypMatthias@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Freedom/privacy/Linux device makers are the problem, not the distros, they're fine. I'm sure their CEOs are very knowledgable about what they're doing. The only thing that matters for me is whether I can get them without paying customs fee at my local e-shop. There is a reason why Framework, Pine64, System76 and other privacy manufacturers are on freedom-hating social media. To get reach. So why they shouldn't do the same with local e-stores?