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Comment by OkGoDoIt

21 days ago

And go where? IOS is worse as far as openness and controlling your own hardware. And the Linux phones are not exactly practical for normal use.

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rpdillon  21 days ago

If I can't run F-Droid and termux and all that, I have no need for Android supposed freedom. I'll just use an iPhone (it would be the first time!), minimize my use of mobile platforms to the maximum extent I can and stick with Linux laptops.

I'm currently researching Android alternatives, including Librem and Jolla C2, and I'm skeptical that those will be compelling. It's just so sad.

  • Hackbraten  21 days ago

    I’ve been daily driving a Librem 5 for two years. It’s not compelling, but I’m surprised at how little all those tiny inconveniences matter in the long run.

    I think we tend to underestimate our ability to get used to stuff.

  • nine_k  21 days ago

    I suspect that many developers publishing on F-Droid, and the F-Droid itself, may obtain registration, and continue to be available, termux and all.

    But not every developer, of course, would agree to register.

    • notrealyme123  21 days ago

      There are so many apps which just work and don't need updates.

      All of those will disappear also on F-Droid because of that.

Spivak  21 days ago

If both phone OS's are going to be the exact same on user choice then you might as well compare the two on their merits and this is not a comparison Android wins.