It depends by what job you have: a plumber, for example, could probably run their business entirely with their phone.
But we're missing the point, I'm not saying a smartphone can replace a PC, whether it be Linux, iOS or Android. I'm saying that If you need to do all the tasks that are required by a "modern day job" and you need to do them well, then I'm sorry (I really am) but Linux phones aren't ready yet.
And most people aren’t running a business, so there’s that.
Most people don't have the skill to troubleshoot a Linux phone, why don't we count them too in the statistics?
Then, I used "running a business" as just an example to indicate the "urgency of a functioning phone" for whatever reason: it might just be that you have a relative you have to take care of, or that you are a doctor/nurse that can be contacted on every moment, or that you're an a job hunt and cannot miss the call... I can go on for hours on why in A.D. 2024 a person from whichever social context cannot afford to be off the grid
I respond to you just because yours is the last of the "I daily drive a PinePhone" comments, but this is meant for everyone with the same opinion.
Do you, in all honesty, feel comfortable enough with your device that you would confidently run a business solely through it?
I'm not an influencer, so my job isn't "taking pictures all the time", but still I wouldn't rely on a Linux phone to run my business because I cannot risk:
to miss a phone call, a text or an email;
to run out of battery if I'm outside my office all day long;
to have a faulty GPS should I use a navigator to meet a client;
that Bluetooth disconnects mid-call for the 5th time in a day while I'm driving;
that I have to take a picture to collect information and the latest update borked the camera.
All of these things happen frequently on a Linux phone, and if you have a job where you can live through it good for you, I envy you TBH.
On the other hand, keep in mind that it's not just the "Instagram people" that need a reliable device.
The problem with mobile phones is that they have big differences between each others in terms of hardware, so it's really hard to come up with a "unified solution", thus making development really slow.
Right now, the two distributions which came further in development are PostmarketOS and UbuntuTouch, but they are still far from being a reliable daily driver.
If the reason you'd like to chip in is not just Linux per se, but FOSS in general, there are plenty of fully free and open source Android roms that are a great deal in terms of usability, privacy and support, notably LineageOS, GrapheneOS, /e/OS and the one I chose for myself which is CalyxOS
Edit: when I talk about a phone being a "reliable daily driver", in my mind I think "a phone you can conduct a business with", so call and chat with clients, take pictures, exchange e-mails, have a working GPS and Bluetooth. And all of these features must be flawless and always available and sadly Linux phones aren't there yet.
Debian + Gnome: I don't game and have a limited wifi connection and Debian gives me stability, ease of use and I don't need to run an update more than once a week
It all depends by what you need it for.
I remember the first years I approached Linux I wanted to try every bit of software and that made me waste a lot of time and energy because I hadn't already learned to ask myself that question.
If you just need a terminal to run updates and basic commands, stick with what your distro is shipped with. It will be better integrated and well tested and will save you a lot of time.
If you need something in specific instead, you'll be able to find the software with a feature set that will match all your needs.
Mobile phones: I'm gonna throw the one I have away because the usb-c port worn out, just like the one before. After just 2 years.
I'm going to spend the extra money now and get a Fairphone
No one said Journey, but it's one of the best immersive games that let you wander in really cool environments. Might be a little frightening in some parts but under your supervision it should be fine
I totally get your point and the reasons you say that.
On the other side I find ridiculous the struggle to "find a better way to do it" instead of just getting rid of the whole death sentence alltogether.
I have no clue, to be honest. Maybe you can find more info on Konstakang's site.
I never asked myself those questions because I have literally the cheapest TV with an HDMI port I could find
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It depends by what job you have: a plumber, for example, could probably run their business entirely with their phone.
But we're missing the point, I'm not saying a smartphone can replace a PC, whether it be Linux, iOS or Android. I'm saying that If you need to do all the tasks that are required by a "modern day job" and you need to do them well, then I'm sorry (I really am) but Linux phones aren't ready yet.
Most people don't have the skill to troubleshoot a Linux phone, why don't we count them too in the statistics?
Then, I used "running a business" as just an example to indicate the "urgency of a functioning phone" for whatever reason: it might just be that you have a relative you have to take care of, or that you are a doctor/nurse that can be contacted on every moment, or that you're an a job hunt and cannot miss the call... I can go on for hours on why in A.D. 2024 a person from whichever social context cannot afford to be off the grid