librem5 development kit
librem5 development kit
Playing with the Librem5 development kit.
In this video, we take a hands-on look at the Librem 5 development kit from Purism. This early hardware gives us a glimpse into what the future of Linux smartphones could look like, exploring the capabilities and potential of this privacy-focused mobile device.
Acknowledgments
Big thanks to Wade and Daniel for giving me access to the Dev kit!
Note: Apologies for the fuzzy recording quality.
Hands-On Exploration
The video demonstrates:
- General hardware exploration
- Software capabilities at this stage of development
- User interface and interaction
- Current state of mobile Linux on the platform
- Software features available at the time
- Hardware functionality testing
- Real-world usability assessment
- A concrete step toward a privacy-focused smartphone
- Proof that mobile Linux was becoming viable
- An opportunity for community involvement in development
- Hope for those seeking alternatives to Android and iOS
Development Progress
This video captures the dev kit at a specific point in the Librem 5's development journey:
The Bigger Picture
The Librem 5 development kit represented:
The dev kit allowed enthusiasts and developers to experience the future of Linux phones before the production hardware was ready.