Android phones for example

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    I think that Linux is synonymous with open source and freedom and to some extent privacy.

    android is synonymous with Google

    I’m only guessing, but when people ask about a Linux tablet or phone, they actually want the former, rather than the later, even though android is a Linux derivative, as you rightly said.

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        I don’t know if you are deliberately missing the point ?

        You need a lot more than open source android to make a phone work.

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          I didn’t miss the point. Maybe you’re conflating a distribution with an operating system. But, since you brought it up:

          1. LineageOS
          2. GrapheneOS
          3. Fire OS
          4. Many more…

          My point is that — at least in my eyes — open source is not synonymous with one single project. Do with that what you will.

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              I really shouldn’t feed the trolls, but eh, I’m learning a lot rebuking you, so maybe somebody else can benefit from your ignorance as well:

              GrapheneOS has official production support for the following devices:

              • Pixel 9 Pro Fold (comet)
              • Pixel 9 Pro XL (komodo)
              • Pixel 9 Pro (caiman)
              • Pixel 9 (tokay)
              • Pixel 8a (akita)
              • Pixel 8 Pro (husky)
              • Pixel 8 (shiba)
              • Pixel Fold (felix)
              • Pixel Tablet (tangorpro)
              • Pixel 7a (lynx)
              • Pixel 7 Pro (cheetah)
              • Pixel 7 (panther)
              • Pixel 6a (bluejay)
              • Pixel 6 Pro (raven)
              • Pixel 6 (oriole) Source

              😊