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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).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Star Labs reveal their new StarLite, a Surface-like Linux tablet (www.gamingonlinux.com)

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[–] _e____b 0 points 1 year ago (7 children)

I'm genuinely intrigued by the potential use cases for this Linux tablet.

In my opinion:

It's too large to fit comfortably in a pocket, necessitating some form of bag for transport;
It's too large to hold comfortably on the sofa, such as when reading an ebook;
It seems underpowered for its size;
The keyboard quality appears subpar for a device of this size (I haven't tried it, but we all know how these keyboards typically feel);
It won't replace a smartphone and therefore won't take over its casual entertainment tasks;

For casual tech activities, I have a Pinephone with a keyboard. Despite the phone's lack of power and the keyboard's quality, its portability and form factor are hard to beat.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (5 children)

It’s too large to hold comfortably on the sofa, such as when reading an ebook;