@BuyFromEU I think that the operating system of a phone is more important then where the phone hardware has been manufactured.
Therefore I went for a phone that runs #mobilelinux, independent from #bigtech that is often under US #jurisdiction.
Free and #opensource software gives real freedom to the user.
#PureOS is for example an @fsf endorsed GNU/Linux distribution.
Weekly GNU-like #MobileLinux Update (03/2026): Release Plans and Foreshadowing
https://linmob.net/weekly-update-03-2026/
#LinuxMobile #SailfishOS #UbuntuTouch #FuriLabsFLX1s #PureOS #PocketBlue #postmarketOS #MechaComet #Jolla #Phosh #PlasmaMobile #PinePhonePro #Librem5 #PinePhone
@opensourceopenmind @utopify_org @organicmaps
I tested my #Librem 5 running #Crimson #PureOS the last days with #PureMaps turn by turn navigation in the car.
Note that due to a bug (for which a fix is in the pipeline) I had to enable manually gnss-share first:
sudo systemctl status gnss-share.service
After that PureMaps worked flawlessly for navigation up to speeds of 130 km/h.
Unfortunately, the voice instruction volume is a little to low for me though.
@SuperDicq #PureOS Crimson uses @beacondb. Btw, I was under the impression that MLS had to shut down due to some patent troll's legal threats or something...
The #PureOS #Crimson development report for December 2025 has been published.
https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-crimson-development-report-december-2025/
It describes the work done for the next release of this #Linux distribution that is the default on the #Librem5 and #LibertyPhone made by @purism.
It is great to see the progress. Personally, I'm already running PureOS Crimson pre beta on may daily phone, the Librem 5.
Development can be supported by totally optional subscriptions:
Detailarbeit und eine Vorschau auf das #Upgrade. Es geht voran, die #Weltherrschaft ist nahe...
#Purism #PureOS #Crimson #LinuxMobile #MobileLinux #librem5 #PoweredByRSS
PureOS Crimson Development Report: December 2025 – Purism
@janvlug I have gotten GPS turn-by-turn in-car navigation to work amazingly sometimes, but then the following week it would not be that reliable. Only in #PureOS Crimson, I noticed that because of the #BeacondDB integration, if my Wi-Fi was toggled on, the location fix was near instant : ) Same on pmOS. Tried Sebastian's AGNSS script on both and it doesn't really appear to make a difference : (
When I'm moving in a fast moving car (>50km/h), the location lags behind a bit by a few hundred metres. If I'm walking, it's much better - so I think it's only the Wi-Fi based location fix that's really working reliably.
If fast location fix (without Wi-Fi) and turn-by-turn navigation worked consistently and reliably, I'd say the #Librem5 is a complete Android replacement (for me at least). Currently, I still need to take an old degoogled Android with OrganicMaps as a backup when driving to totally new and far areas; it works in airplane mode without any network connection and with no SIM.
@opensourceopenmind @utopify_org @thibaultamartin @postmarketOS
I also use a #Librem5 from @purism as my daily phone.
I also use the Signal flatpak, and it works pretty well for me. I zoom out a little bit to have a better experience on the small phone screen.
I also use the upcoming crimson version of #PureOS.
@utopify_org @thibaultamartin @postmarketOS The #flatpak arm build of #SignalApp works great on the #Librem 5 with #postmarketOS and #PureOS Crimson. I also use it with family and friends, along with #DeltaChat.
Weekly GNU-like #MobileLinux Update (02/2026): Plasma on a Comet
linmob.net/weekly-updat...
#Phosh #Sxmo #SailfishOS #UbuntuTouch #PlasmaMobile #FuriLabsFLX1s #postmarketOS #Mobian #Droidian #PureOS #PinePhone #Librem5 #LinuxMobile #LinuxOnMobile
Weekly GNU-like Mobile Linux U...
Weekly GNU-like #MobileLinux Update (02/2026): Plasma on a Comet
https://linmob.net/weekly-update-02-2026/
#Phosh #Sxmo #SailfishOS #UbuntuTouch #PlasmaMobile #FuriLabsFLX1s #postmarketOS #Mobian #Droidian #PureOS #PinePhone #Librem5 #LinuxMobile #LinuxOnMobile
@organicmaps Thanks for maintaining a #flatpak Linux version - especially useful on #LinuxMobile.
#MobileLinux #postmarketOS #Mobian #PureOS #Librem5 #FLX1 #FLX1s #Droidian #Pinephone
Purism writes monthly an update on their progress on #PureOS towards the next release, named #Crimson. The latest report is here (contains also a link to the GitLab milestone).
https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-crimson-development-report-november-2025/
Remember that massive Debian family tree thread? It officially has a home on my Codeberg now.
I have cleaned it up, fixed the links, and organized it so it is easier to navigate. If you are looking for a non-Ubuntu Debian based distro, this is a decent place to start.
View the list here: https://codeberg.org/resplendent606/terminal-tilt/src/branch/main/docs/debian-distros.md
Pull Requests are welcome, or you can just tell me here.
RE: https://climatejustice.social/@resplendent606/115788867728385803
#Debian #GNULinux #GNU #Linux #Privacy #SysAdmin #Tech #OpenSource #LMDE #LinuxMint #Mint #MXLinux #Deepin #PeppermintOS #antiX #SparkyLinux #BunsenLabs #Elive #AVLinux #NeptuneOS #KaliLinux #Kali #Tails #Whonix #Proxmox #OpenMediaVault #GRML #FINNIX #Knoppix #RaspberryPi #Pi #VyOS #Devuan #PureOS #Nitrux #EndlessOS #Emmabuntüs #Siduction #Bashcore #VanillaOS #TrueNAS #TrueNASScale #WindowMakerLive #Neptune #blendOS #crunchbang #Mobian #Droidian #FuriOS #LuneOS #Slax
I love using Debian. I think it is so interesting that so many distros have been or currently are based on Debian. While I prefer vanillia Debian, I wanted to list all of the Debian based distros (non-Ubuntu) I know of and categorize them based on what makes them unique.
Daily Drivers (Ease of use):
LMDE - Linux Mint + Debian, no Ubuntu, Mint polish
MX Linux - MXTools is helpful
Deepin - Beautiful, preconfigured desktop, from China.
Peppermint_OS – Lightweight, cloud integrated, snappy
Neptune - Polished KDE Plasma on stable Debian w/newer kernels.
SpiralLinux – Pure Debian with modern defaults (Btrfs, ZRAM).
SolydXK – Simplified XFCE/KDE desktops for stability.
Lingmo OS / Mauna Linux / Br OS - Recent, beautiful desktops (China/Brazil)
Modern/Atomic (Immutable):
Vanilla OS - Atomic updates, can run Fedora/Arch apps via Apx.
blendOS - Atomic, lets you choose DE (KDE, XFCE, etc), can install applications from other Linux distros.
Nitrux - Immutable, no systemd (OpenRC), Maui shell, immutable, heavy reliance on AppImage
High Performance and Gaming:
Siduction - Rolling release based on Debian Sid.
SparkyLinux - Great for gaming, newer drivers.
PikaOS - Gaming with high-performance kernel opimizations.
Multimedia/Creative:
AV Linux (MX Edition) – Preconfigured w/low-latency kernel for audio production.
Minimalist:
BashCore - Ultra minimalist, branding free CLI environment.
Slax - Modular, tiny, runs from a USB stick.
Performance and Old Hardware (Lightweight):
antiX - No systemd, runs on a toaster (256MB RAM)
CrunchBang++ (#!++)- Minimalist, Debian + Openbox, continuation of original Crunchbang.
BunsenLabs - minimalist OpenBox, keyboard centric.
Window Maker Live - 90s NeXTSTEP look, fast, retro.
Puppy Linux (DPup) - Runes entirely on RAM, fast.
Elive - Enlightenment desktop, high-end looks for 20 year old hardware.
Damn Small Linux - Stays under 700MB.
wattOS - Low power consumption and simplicity.
Q4OS – Trinity desktop, can mimic Windows XP/7.
Commodore OS Vision - Retro computing aesthetic.
Security, Privacy, and Stealth:
Qubes OS - Isolates everything inside Xen VMs, has Debian and Fedora as default templates.
Tails - Amnesic "Snowden" OS, leaves no trace on hardware.
Whonix - Extreme privacy via dual-VM gateway/workstation.
Kodachi - Hardened, pre-routed live OS alternative to Tails.
Septor – Surf the web anonymously.
Kicksecure - Hardened Debian layer (the base for Whonix).
IT and SysAdmin Toolbox:
Kali Linux/Parrot OS - "Hackerman" suites for penetration testing.
GParted Live/Dr. Parted - Disk partitioning
Grml/Finnix/Knoppix - "Oh Shit Buttons", emergency ktis for broken PCs.
SysLinuxOS/Kaisen - Built for network admins and system integrators.
Servers, Cloud, and Self Hosting:
Proxmox VE - Server, machine host for VMs
TrueNAS Scale - NAS, built for ZFS storage and applications.
OpenMediaVault - Turns old hardwrae into NAS
umbrelOS/StartOS/YunoHost - self-host your own cloud.
Univention (UCS) - Professional Debian for corporate identity mangement.
Network & Radio Engineering:
Live Raizo – Specialized lab environment for network admins to simulate and experiment with complex network topologies (integrated with GNS3).
Skywave Linux – Built for Software Defined Radio (SDR) and shortwave enthusiasts. Preconfigured with specific drivers and software needed to communicate on the airwaves.
VyOS – Network OS for routers and firewalls.
Embedded, IoT, and Media:
Raspberry Pi OS - OS specifically for Raspberry Pi
DietPi - lightweight, optimized base for hobbyist boards.
OSMC - Turn hardware into dedicated Kodi media center.
LinuxCNC - Controls heavy machinery and 3D printers.
Mobile Distros:
Mobian - Debian for phones and tablets.
PureOS - FSF endorsed, famous for Librem 5 convergence.
Droidian - Allows Debian to run on standard Android hardware.
LuneOS - Spiritual successor to Palm webOS.
FuriOS – OS for the FuriLabs FLX1, includes Waydroid.
Philosopy and Geopolitics:
Devuan - Protest against systemd
Endless OS/Emmabuntüs - Built for schools and developing world.
Astra/BOSS/Pardus/UOS - State sponsored distros (RU,IN,TR,CN).
openKylin - Community version of China's Kylin OS.
You could also consider Debian Pureblends, like Debian Med and Debian Edu.
Did I miss any? Please let me know, I will edit the list. Thank you!
#Debian #GNULinux #GNU #Linux #Privacy #SysAdmin #Tech #OpenSource #LMDE #LinuxMint #Mint #MXLinux #Deepin #PeppermintOS #antiX #SparkyLinux #BunsenLabs #Elive #AVLinux #NeptuneOS #KaliLinux #Kali #Tails #Whonix #Proxmox #OpenMediaVault #GRML #FINNIX #Knoppix #RaspberryPi #Pi #VyOS #Devuan #PureOS #Nitrux #EndlessOS #Emmabuntüs #Siduction #Bashcore #VanillaOS #TrueNAS #TrueNASScale #WindowMakerLive #Neptune #blendOS #crunchbang #Mobian #Droidian #FuriOS #LuneOS #Slax
@okias For these reasons I prefer to buy also the hardware from a company that works on mainlining like the #Librem5 by @purism.
And yes, developing the software and OS is a huge (thus costly) endeavor.
Therefore it is possible to support the development of #PureOS with a total optional subscription:
https://shop.puri.sm/?s=pureos+subscription
Also the development is in the open. Here you can see the milestones:
@h3artbl33d @teacher_rick @TheDutchChief @mboelen
Persoonlijk zou ik niet voor een op Android gebaseerd systeem gaan. Dan blijf je indirect afhankelijk van de grootste ontwikkelaar van Android: Google, #bigtech dus.
Daarom kies ik liever voor een direct op #Linux gebaseerd operating systeem.
Ik gebruik #PureOS, dat ook bijdragen upstreamt naar #Debian en andere projecten.
Andere opties zijn @mobian, @postmarketOS. Meer? Mijn voorkeur gaat naar een OS dat niet teveel "eigen" stuff heeft.
Ik zou @purism nog willen noemen.
Lees hier het laatste development report van #PureOS:
https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-crimson-development-report-november-2025/
Ik ben misschien niet helemaal neutraal omdat ik ook betrokken ben bij #Purism.
Maar Purism heeft met de #Librem5 enorm bijgedragen aan het #mobilelinux ecosysteem. Onder andere @phosh heeft de oorsprong bij Purism:
@ronald48 @TheDutchChief @h3artbl33d @teacher_rick @mboelen @postmarketOS @ubports @librem @volla @iode @murena
@Ryoma123 peccato che ci sia anche una frammentazione tra #PostmarketOS, #PureOS ed #UbuntuTouch 😭
Proverò ad installarlo sul mio vecchio #FairPhone2
@linuxeasy
