Revolutionizing the Tech Industry: Purism’s Quest for Unified Operating Systems
There’s a new player in the tech industry, and they’re not afraid to challenge the status quo. Meet Purism, a company dedicated to freedom, privacy, and security in the realm of software and hardware. And they’re not stopping at just laptops – they’ve set their sights on the mobile market as well. But can Purism succeed where others have failed?
A Unifying Solution: PureOS
In a bold move, Purism announces their plans to make their own Linux distro, PureOS, convergent. This means that one codebase will work seamlessly for both laptops and phones, bridging the gap between the two devices. With PureOS, users no longer have to choose between a desktop or mobile operating system – they can have both in one unified experience.
The Benefits of Convergence
Other tech companies have tried and failed to achieve convergence, but Purism is determined to make it work. With a consistent look and feel across devices and the ability to seamlessly use synced data and familiar apps, convergence is the way of the future. Developers also reap the benefits of writing and testing their apps just once for multiple platforms.
The Key to Convergence? Complete Control.
Jeremiah Foster, Director of PureOS, acknowledges that the key to success is complete access to the source code and compatibility with different CPU architectures. Thankfully, being based on Linux gives Purism a head start over their proprietary competitors. And their choice of Debian as the base for PureOS ensures wide CPU support.
Challenges on the Road to Convergence
One of the biggest challenges for Purism will be making apps function and look the same on both desktop and mobile. This is something even web developers have struggled with since the inception of the iPhone. But Purism is determined to make it work with their development of adaptive GNOME apps and the library, libhandy.
Lessons Learned from Failed Attempts
Purism is not the first company to attempt convergence. Canonical’s Ubuntu Edge and Ubuntu Touch projects both came up short despite their initial hype. However, Purism has learned from these failures and is determined to overcome the obstacles with their own expertise and advancements in technology.
A Successful Convergence Story: Maru
One project that has successfully achieved convergence is Maru, also based on Debian. The mobile device uses a stripped-down version of LineageOS, while the desktop runs on Debian. It just goes to show that it is possible to have one operating system that works for both laptops and mobile devices.
Final Thoughts on Purism’s Goals
At first glance, some may doubt Purism’s ability to pull off what others have failed to do. But with the advancements in technology and Purism’s determination, there is a glimmer of hope for their convergence plans. Have you used PureOS before? Let us know what you think about Purism’s goals in the comments below.
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