I was trying to think for a couple days on what can be done to make Linux phones a reality. Then I realized the EU is already pushing for more Open Source/ Linux to be used so why not make the most of it?

So if I may make a couple suggestions for Europe Linux enthusiasts and collectively all of us to push for:

1st. For EU and Europe to partner up with PostmarketOS, Mobian, Ubuntu Touch, Edited In: Next Iteration of GrapheneOS for their partnership, and FSF Librephone Project to fund/produce/distribute open source repairable changable OS linux phones . Then for future tablets. To have multiple eggs developing

2nd. For EU and Europe to partner up with KDE, Framework, and Tuxedo Computers to fund/produce/distribute Laptops/Computers

Edited In: 3rd. Partner up with OEM Manufacturers such as Nokia and Motorola. Both of whom have good track records

Linux Community over there has so much ability to grow Linux if everyone there collectively gets it done. I humbly request you do that and I’ll do the same. Who should I call to get all this going as well? Want to help do this in a way that benefits all sides while keeping those projects independent

(I would have posted this on LinuxPhone but this community is way bigger and still open source related)

Really hoping all of you in and out of Europe and EU can push for it to be done. Edited In: Maybe Latin, African, and Asian Countries can partner up as well to make it happen even faster. But the most protections are within the EU so far

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[–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 14 points 2 months ago (3 children)

We'd need to provide a reason for them to want a Linux phone. What use could a politician have for such a phone? We need to find good, strong reasons for it.

Sovereignty is the big thing right now. Supply chain attacks too.

Is there maybe a cost projection we could provide?

But also, how can it tir into other goals? If it's just disconnected from everything, it probably won't get much steam. Crosscutting concerns have to be tackled with a Linux phone. Concerns that's are tangible and not philosophical or ethical.

[–] illusionist@lemmy.zip 12 points 2 months ago (3 children)

a lot of new jobs. Developers, support, etc. All European people
money, a lot of money. People pay apple a shitload of money for the phone even though they can get the same for half the price. That money could go to a european company.
prestige. Politicians love glory

[–] davetortoise@reddthat.com 6 points 2 months ago

Tech sovereignty is one of the main 'practical' reasons why the pivot to FOSS is happening in the EU at the moment. I think this would be the strongest incentive, especially with the US increasingly being a less reliable geopolitical partner of the EU.

[–] Batmorous@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Those are some great points listed! And ha too true for last one

[–] bufalo1973@piefed.social 1 points 2 months ago

"Donald Trump won't see your messages".

[–] Batmorous@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

That is a great way to look at the problem I'll do some brainstorming and see if I can think of anything else

[–] DieserTypMatthias@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If you can't get the phone from a local distributor/e-shop/carrier, then why bother?

That's a normal people's perspective.

[–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 1 points 1 month ago

OP seems to be talking about high level institutions collaborating with the opensource community to make linux phones a reality. Those aren't "normal people" but politicians and their ilk. They should be thinking different than the average consoomer i.e not "oh it's shiny and popular, fuck the price".