Episode 45: The Triple-Boot Phone | LUP 45

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Episode 45: The Triple-Boot Phone | LUP 45

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25 minutes

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Jun 17, 2014

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Chris shares his experience with triple booting Firefox OS, Ubuntu Touch and Android on his Nexus 5 and the surprising results.

Plus some grounded feedback and much more!

Released:

Jun 17, 2014

Format:

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Episode 17: Swap It Outta Here | LUP 17: Do you run without swap? This week we reach into the topic grab bag and debate to swap or not to swap, the reasons long timer Linux users are switching to BSD, and what’s wrong with our Sailfish OS coverage. by LINUX Unplugged
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