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Could Mecha Comet's Linux PC-Phone Hybrid Be the Future of Linux
Could Mecha Comet's Linux PC-Phone Hybrid Be the Future of Linux Smartphones?
TL;DRKickstarter funded a modular handheld Linux computer with phone capabilities.
Why it matters: Linux phones remain niche; this shows demand exists for open-source mobile alternatives to Android and iOS.
3,346 backers pledged $1,198,844 on Kickstarter to build the (modular) handheld Linux computer, the Mecha Comet. It's slightly bigger and heavier than your smartphone, with a 4-inch AMOLED display and loaded up with things like microphones, speakers, a SIM tray, two USB ports…
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