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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Commodore announces Linux-based flip phone with ‘no social media, no browser’ — the Callback 8020 will be available in five retro colorways starting at $499, runs 99% of Android apps (www.tomshardware.com)

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Linux-based phone still ‘runs 99% of Android apps’ so you can do more with it, if you wish.

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[–] PabloSexcrowbar@piefed.social 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I know some people who would actually kill for a physical T9 keyboard so they could touch-type. It's not my cup of tea, but I can definitely see it being a major draw for people who grew up texting on a real flip phone.

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[–] schipelblorp@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 months ago

I thought it woud suck, but with the touch typing + consistent dictionary guessing, it's really on par with the random chaos of a touchscreen keyboard.

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[–] schipelblorp@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 months ago

Just found out about the Twiddler 4--a single-handheld bluetooth keyboard. too damn expensive at over $200, but something I'd definitely try otherwise.

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