so how do you get a phone number for this phone, do you just buy service / sim card from a regular carrier and then plop it in or what?
> do you just buy service / sim card from a regular carrier and then plop it in
Yes.
A mobile phone that respects your freedom [video]
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Re: A mobile phone that respects your freedom [video]
#42Earlier quoted context omitted.
Parts of the memory interface have been mentioned previously: https://puri.sm/posts/librem5-solving-the-first-fsf-ryf-hurd... Similarly, they seem to have choosen the Wifi and Bluetooth chips as well because they have no downloadable firmware, and the isolation for the baseband probably ensures the same there: https://puri.sm/posts/librem5-2018-09-hardware-report/ If those would have meaningful updates is a good ques…
Okay, thank you. Is there any way to mitigate this if one wants to keep Wifi and Bluetooth? I guess if one really wanted to be pure then, they could just keep the second (of three, see below) hardware switches off, and even possibly de-solder a connection, to ensure they aren't accidently flipped on. Hardware Switches: - cameras and microphone - WiFi and Bluetooth - cellular baseband (When all three switches are off,…
> When all three switches are off, power is also killed to sensors a la "Lockdown Mode"
Personally, with all these switches off, I'd still want GPS for offline navigation.
Re: A mobile phone that respects your freedom [video]
#43The pentagram at the bottom left of the video is an instant deal-breaker for millions of regular folks... being aware of social sensitivities is a big part of being successful for projects that aim for broad adoption.
I dont get it, can you explain?
Re: A mobile phone that respects your freedom [video]
#44With all those hardware switches, would adding one more for locking the bootloader be a good idea to increase security?
Re: A mobile phone that respects your freedom [video]
#45Excellent talk. I can't wait for this phone (Librem 5) to be available. Only wish the specs were slightly better (higher screen rez for ex). But the privacy and security features more than make up for that.
I can't see it working unless they support WhatsApp and friends. No network effect means it will die. Unfortunately.
If I can install Signal or use bridges in the Matrix client, I don't see that being a problem.
Re: A mobile phone that respects your freedom [video]
#46The pentagram at the bottom left of the video is an instant deal-breaker for millions of regular folks... being aware of social sensitivities is a big part of being successful for projects that aim for broad adoption.
If the star in the bottom corner was a Star of David instead of a pentagram and you said the exact same thing what do you think the response should be?
The same thing?
If you want mass appeal you must appeal to the masses. Using loaded symbology is a good way to torch your hard work.
Re: A mobile phone that respects your freedom [video]
#47The pentagram at the bottom left of the video is an instant deal-breaker for millions of regular folks... being aware of social sensitivities is a big part of being successful for projects that aim for broad adoption.
I dont get it, can you explain?
For many people, it's a Satanic symbol and thus they want nothing at all to do with it.
Re: A mobile phone that respects your freedom [video]
#48The pentagram at the bottom left of the video is an instant deal-breaker for millions of regular folks... being aware of social sensitivities is a big part of being successful for projects that aim for broad adoption.
Not to mention her dress code. Completely mindless of her appearance. If you're going to talk in front of a crowd maybe look the part? If I were here boss I'd be pissed she's representing the company like that.
She is the CTO. So, let's rephrase your statement: "If she were your boss, ...."
Re: A mobile phone that respects your freedom [video]
#49Skip to 20:06 to see the first public images of the actual PCBs that are going to be going into phones!
I'll still be flabbergasted if they actually manage to ship phones within the next 34 days, but they haven't yet admitted that the shipping date will have to change.
EDIT: At the end, the speaker briefly tries to demo the devkit, only to find that it has inexplicably turned off, and she states "it's pretty hot -- power management is still an area we have to work on". I can't wait to receive my Librem 5, but there is no way this is shipping Q3 this year.
Re: A mobile phone that respects your freedom [video]
#50Earlier quoted context omitted.
I dont get it, can you explain?
For many people, it's a Satanic symbol and thus they want nothing at all to do with it.
It's clearly not a satanic pentagram but apparently some sort of authors inside joke. Sure, it's based on it, but as you can see there's more elements added https://imgur.com/PxKw5Yw
Throughout history five pointed star or its variations have been used in various cultures, ideologies etc. so I don't see it as a "deal breaker".