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This is so cool. I will always try to support any project that takes mobile computing/communications in a more libre, hackable, privacy-respecting direction. H
by liamcardenas 8y ago
This is so cool. I will always try to support any project that takes mobile computing/communications in a more libre, hackable, privacy-respecting direction.
However, I don't buy the argument for WiFi only. Sure, you are often on WiFi... But if I wanted to make a private VoIP call in such locations, I would just use my Linux laptop (or, realistically, any computer).
The reason for having a phone like this is for essential communication on the go -- not just to be an application specific piece of hardware.
That said, they have to start somewhere and I'm sure LTE integration is a lot of work. It's cool just to have something like this being developed. Keep it up!
- catherd 8y agoIf you give me a team that's already delivered a modern smartphone design from scratch I'll have a tilt at that windmill. :) For now this is a realistic goal. We'll see what happens after.
- djsumdog 8y agoI don't think that's what's being asked for. What would be valuable here is simply having a GSM/LTE radio with sim slot. I realize it would most likely be properitery/closed source (are there open source cell antennas/firmware?) but at least having that option would be way more useful than Wi-Fi.
- liamcardenas 8y agoI totally get it. This is a good start. I'm a big fan of achievable goals. The website seems to be trying to suggest that WiFi only is a feature -- which I disagree with. No harm in just saying you will get to it eventually, imo (maybe you do say that further down the page)
- 1024core 8y agoWhy not use one of those mobile hotspots? Sure, it's one extra thing to carry around; but now your phone always works.
- rwmj 8y agoI'm in Japan at the moment and I carry a tiny "pocket wifi" (so my phone just uses wifi). It's very practical. It only weighs a few grams and lasts all day on one charge.