11-16-2021, 02:41 PM
FWIW, I am a Debian (not Ubuntu) user as well. Even though Debian desktop images may not be published, I am pretty sure it should still be possible to build them. In fact that is what Armbian project actually is, a build tool. But since they publish images, they are often mistaken as "a distribution." In fairness, even I was operating under this misunderstanding for years.
Choice of DE is more related to how much development resources the Armbian project have (only few volunteers in reality) as well as limitations of the hardware. Personally I am OK with XFCE but of course DE choice is highly subjective and personal.
At any rate, if end up buying a PBP (probably will), I suppose I will need to learn more about that. And if I do, maybe I become maintainer, and if so maybe I can get it to Supported status and start publishing images again. No promises though.
Choice of DE is more related to how much development resources the Armbian project have (only few volunteers in reality) as well as limitations of the hardware. Personally I am OK with XFCE but of course DE choice is highly subjective and personal.
At any rate, if end up buying a PBP (probably will), I suppose I will need to learn more about that. And if I do, maybe I become maintainer, and if so maybe I can get it to Supported status and start publishing images again. No promises though.
Cheers,
TRS-80
What is Free Software and why is it so important for society?
Protocols, not Platforms
For the most Linux-y experience on your Linux phone, try SXMO!
I am (nominally) the Armbian Maintainer for PineBook Pro (although severely lacking in time these days).
TRS-80
What is Free Software and why is it so important for society?
Protocols, not Platforms
For the most Linux-y experience on your Linux phone, try SXMO!
I am (nominally) the Armbian Maintainer for PineBook Pro (although severely lacking in time these days).
