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0 pointsLayogtima1mo ago0 comments

Working on the Mecha Comet (https://mecha.so/comet), a modular handheld Linux computer.

Biggest challenges: - How to explain the different use-cases/possibilities in a clear way - DX for any hacker who comes across the device with/without hardware experience

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adrianwaj1mo ago

Good idea. I like the idea of:

- having a handheld that moves away from Android, but can also be used as a phone on-demand. That is, being able to turn off the telco signal. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46700907

- having a handheld that can be used as a barcode scanner. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46879780

- having a crypto wallet with a "kill switch" in the event of coercive standover. Could also have a surveillance switch as well. eg see Mockingjay in this thread.

"for the geeks, by the geeks and of the geeks"

Really it should/could be for the plebs and anyone with a half a brain.

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