What you think about this operating software? Pretty niche still, but if its alright maybe we could take the next step and use a almost open source os?

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    I do not as of now, although I am still very suspicious about the company, partly because of weird “no politics” response when team was asked to claim their stance on full-blown invasion. As a strong reason for it is that Jolla business with russia was being done after Crimea peninsula annexation.

    Bottom line: I do not see this platform as being actively involved with warmongering state, but as one that directly supported an ability for it, and a potential risk.

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      More or less the entirety of western society failed in not sanctioning Russia profoundly in 2014, and we are now paying the cost. No doubt. But I wouldn’t exaggerate Jolla’s role - going through a bankruptcy to shake investors off seems to me to be dedication, even if it might be a bit late.

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        Yeah, I see your point, and it kind of makes sense to see bankruptcy as an attempt to start clean. I did not know about that, thanks for letting me know.

        Still, my take is that Jolla’s products should be considered carefully, and history should be taken into account.

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          I think phone operating systems are incredibly sensitive software, and they should always be considered carefully. So no disagreement there.

          Ironic as fuck then that I’m currently using stock Android. Oh well.