[ale] Linux Smart Phone Recs

[Jim Kinney]

Oneplus one

Runs a cyanogen out of the box.

Availability is an issue. Presales SWAMPED the site. It's on par with a
nexxus 6 at half the price. Reviewers have liked it lots.
On Nov 4, 2014 11:19 AM, "H P Ladds" <householdwords at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm (with some dread) giving-in and buying a "smart" phone.
>
> I seem always to turn a tech buying decision into a big "thing." I fear
> that as I learn of all the proprietary tech, backdoors and privacy rights
> stomping I will become angry and despondent.  But here goes...
>
> What stay ye Linux enthusiasts -- what phone should I buy for the Sprint
> network?
>
> My inclination is to use Cyanogenmod.
>
> I prefer a phone that allows me use the machine in any way I see fit. If I
> want to repurpose the thing as calculator, that's my choice.
>
> Is this Holy War fodder -- hope not?
>
> Cheers and TIA.
>
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