leimon @leimon@librem.one

custom glass samples for MNT Reform trackpad arrived!

Thanks to @exalm@floss.social taking care of Webkit's packaging, Epiphany's GPU acceleration can now work on the #Librem5! Before (no acceleration) and after (GPU accelerated):

Librem 5 phone + USB keyboard + USB touchpad + Bluetooth speaker + HDMI screen + Firefox + YouTube video

Anbox on the Librem 5

https://puri.sm/posts/anbox-on-the-librem-5/

"Anbox now runs on the Librem 5, getting you access to many additional free software apps that are packaged only for Android."

#librem5 #privacy #freedom #security

@purism And here's the #librem5 connected to a usb-c hub that has a keyboard/mouse connected via usb and driving the external screen via dp-alt-mode. Needs some hacks still but we're getting there:

New episode of @reality2cast featuring @kyle of @purism talking about #DigitalConvergence and more!

https://reality2cast.com/38

#podcast #technology #mobile #hardware #purism

Managed to get PSP emulation working on the Librem 5!
git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/hrydgard/ppsspp.git
cd ppsspp
sudo apt install clang cmake libgl1-mesa-dev libsdl2-dev libvulkan-dev
./b.sh --rpi64
vi cmake/Toolchains/raspberry.armv8.cmake (add set(PPSSPP_PI_MODEL4 ON))
./b.sh -rpi64

https://wololo.net/downloads/index.php/download/1326 running on the L5:

Additionally, as part of this plan, we will develop a camera option/upgrade for MNT Reform.

Big news: NLnet/NGI0 PET will fund the development of two new open hardware processor modules compatible with MNT Reform: An NXP LS1028A module developed in partnership with RBZ Embedded Logics and an FPGA module for prototyping with open CPU designs:
https://nlnet.nl/project/MNT-Reform

Vivante GC7000Lite vs. Mali-400 MP2 (Mesa 20.1.5, Linux 5.7)

If you need some #debconf20 entertainment around #phosh and #libhandy, watch this talk by @agx: https://meetings-archive.debian.net/pub/debian-meetings/2020/DebConf20/13-my-phone-runs-debian-and-it-does-phone-calls.webm

3D Gaming on the Librem 5

https://puri.sm/posts/3d-gaming-on-the-librem-5/

The Vivante GC7000Lite GPU in the Librem 5 provides a lot of 3D rendering power while still protecting your #freedom with free software drivers. Here’s a look at how some 3D games run on the Librem 5 today.

#privacy #gaming

This extensive and thoughtful post by a member of the #Librem5 community does a good job of explaining the past and present mobile Linux ecosystem and why Purism's approach with phosh makes strategic sense long-term. https://amosbbatto.wordpress.com/2020/08/05/advantages-of-phosh/

Hacked a thermal camera on the pogopins of the #pinephone :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFsQpd0bLTY

Dogwood: What to Expect

https://puri.sm/posts/dogwood-what-to-expect/

"We have also included a number of software improvements that will be shipping with Dogwood. Take a look at this video for a breakdown of what’s new in Dogwood."

#librem5 #freedom #privacy #security

Librem 5 Dogwood: Update 3

"The Librem 5 Dogwood batch has finished our manufacturing and is finalizing testing and fulfillment all from Purism headquarters before shipping to those who are part of this batch."

https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-dogwood-update-3/

#freedom #privacy #librem5

Mobile App Stores and the Power of Incentives

"A large part of our work at Purism is focused on creating a healthy, ethical, privacy-preserving alternative to the current mobile app ecosystem."

https://puri.sm/posts/mobile-app-stores-and-the-power-of-incentives/

Learn more:
https://puri.sm

#freedom #pureos #apps

My Itch page makes me so happy, I’m so proud of this two games :)

Felt like a fraud for so long because I wasn’t doing “real games” and now it feels like I can call myself a game developer without feeling weird about it