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- Subject: [Discuss] how much can i use a smartphone as a computer?
- From: dsr at randomstring.org (Dan Ritter)
- Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2015 12:44:09 -0400
- In-reply-to: <20150909122544.606268d8@barry-AOD270>
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On Wed, Sep 09, 2015 at 12:25:44PM -0400, barry wrote: > i.e. manipulate text read (and maybe type with external (bluetooth?) > keyboard), cut and paste across apps, pdfs, manipulate files in > directory structure, write and execute programs in, say, python > (accessing some of the opsys capabilities?) lets say android, lets say > rather low end for now > > it's time for me to get new cellphone, thinking of graduating from > simple flipfone... Some of this stuff is extremely easy: cut and paste, read a PDF, connect a bluetooth keyboard and type something. Writing programs on a smartphone? You could, but you won't enjoy the experience at all. Android's native language is Java. Underneath all the Androidy bits is a Linux machine, but it's not very useful because it's not expected to be. You can install a chroot of Debian or Ubuntu, but it's not as useful as ssh'ing to a real machine. The lower-end the device, the less happy you'll be. That said, low price is not the same as low-end. There are several very good phones for $350 - $450, contract-free, that are as powerful as you can expect these days. If you are willing to buy a used phone, you can get something very nice for under $200. -dsr-
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