Quoting: jarmerI would do unspeakable things for a linux phone that could be used as a daily driver. Unfortunately this does not exist, and it doesn't look like it'll be existing anytime soon either. Sad.

Fret not, I'm here to get you into big BIG trouble.

I've thought a lot about this lately and there are some solutions.

Option 1. You root any Thin Small Android Cellphone with LineageOS, and literally don't use it -- you can optionally remove the cameras, microphone if you so desire and install literally nothing on it. You build it into the same case as a Linux Phone and tether the Internet connection and tunnel the whole thing over VPN. It'll be slightly larger, but have access to popular cellular network without exposing much data to Android.

Option 2. The return of the car-phone. You add a extra battery to your car trunk and attach it to a Linux Car Server that is attached to a StarLink Mini Roam dish ($50/mo) mounted on your car. You also broadcast Wifi from the car and connect a Linux device such as this. The car computer can have a mod screen in the middle and double as a music, video, game, and entertainment center on the go. You heard a truck carrying hard drives driving down the road has more throughput, don't let your dreams be dreams.

Option 3. You wait for StarLink Direct to Cell and either use a officially supported device, or you hope one of us makes a "Modem Wifi Brick" like in Option 1.

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With these options in mind -- it really is daft that we are carrying around these non-Linux devices. I wouldn't be surprised if we see some people make this in the modder community in the next year. Using Stock Android is miserable. The sooner we cross this bridge the better.

Edit: Just to comment more on Option 2 -- it's much easier to give a car computer a stronger CPU and GPU too, so if you stream to the phone or screen you could probably achieve some pretty impressive results in terms of speed. Like imagine playing AAA games broadcasted from your car. It's doable. Maybe you have a old LCD Steam Deck laying around too -- might make a pretty decent car computer with a more specialized distro installed. Disconnect the left and right daughterboards, put it in a metal case or whatnot -- 15-30 watts isn't too bad.

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There is a zero chance I will install windows to update firmware on anything, fwdupd or GTFO.

It's gonna cost about $260 shipping for 4 in black.

And currently AFAIK if you want Violet, Yellow or White you have to buy on ebay.

There are only like 2 reviews on Amazon.

I need more than that to go on before I "try" this thing -- I guess I could just buy 1 and give it a test drive, I'm just sick of jumping through hoops trying to get shit to run.

If I'm going to pay $60 asking me to only update on Windows is asinine.

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And here I am just hoping someday to have a CoreBoot or SteamOS/Deck open firmware boot someday.

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Steam awards have always been a popularity contest more than anything. [...] I haven't played Black Myth, though I hear it's good, but is it good enough for three awards? Hats off to the to the hoards of chinese fans.

1. Agree, congrats to the chinese devs, credit where credit is due.

2. Same, haven't bought

3. Probably won't because the 2017 National Intelligence Law requiring "any organisation and citizen" shall "support and cooperate in national intelligence work".

4. Maybe someday in a firejail, a game container or a isolated dedicated gaming machine, there's already so many great works to play.

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I remember following Stardew on the devblog for many years before it launched, CocnernedApe is a special kind of dev, I wish our culture to mint more like him who persevere even when working alone for so long. He is an example of what one dedicated, motivated, and persistent person can do. We've seen this mirrored in Linux & Linux Gaming too over the last few decades.

I think the markets reaction too is an indicator that stylistically there's more room for classic SNES style sprite-based games when done well.

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Half-Life: Eli confirmed!

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Steam games will now need to fully disclose kernel-level anti-cheat on store pages

I always ask AI if games on Steam have other DRM, Anti-cheat, Denuvo or 3rd party launchers -- I think Valve has done a great job and I would love to see this expanded even more to be more declarative.

Addition of a 3rd party launcher or significant changes in the deal should be immediate grounds for a refund from the publisher as well.

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I just want to see you guys make hilarious mods and memes so I can watch it online. I am not sure how long it will be before there is a decent amount of mods.

It would be funny to see DOGE announcer, maybe some Nyan stuff, and replacing the Crew with better characters. Texture Mods and Model Mods will be interesting.

Like the Banana Ship
https://gamebanana.com/games/21612 [External Link]

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Civilization 6 graphics were abysmal.

7 looks better, but I will wait for reviews and definitely not be buying it at least until it is on sale if at all.

Be sure not to WrongSpeak™ thou, GoodVibes™ only or TFW 2K FireAxis yeet2oof

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Most certainly a fingerprint reader for unlocking the system with biometrics.

Sounds like a nightmare,

Please Drink Verification Can ( https://youtube.com/watch?v=EJB80Xsj5BY [External Link] )

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Microsoft VP of Xbox Gaming Devices and Ecosystem is also attending the event.

Makes me wonder if Xbox will make an entry and compete directly against Nintendo Switch in the next few years.

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