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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).

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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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cross-posted from: https://piefed.social/c/hardware/p/2144337/commodore-announces-linux-based-flip-phone-with-no-social-media-no-browser-the-callback

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

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[–] wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

Usually not ones that are still compatible with modern cell tower networks.

[–] diaphragmwp@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 8 hours ago

*in America

Where I am from, there are still basic 2G MediaTek MAUI phones with no application platform being pooped out to street markets. With more sophisticated models doing J2ME (yes, really) and KaiOS + 3G. Lots of brands tho the most popular is literally called "Sigma Mobile".

[–] AndrewZabar@lemmy.world 1 points 15 hours ago

They literally don’t make any anymore? Interesting. What about dumb phones that just have the bare necessities?