Questions on Compatible Software and Linux Phone

[SeaJay]

Hi all

I'm tired of all the spyware in our phones and PCs (which stands for "Prying Computer" because there's nothing "Personal" about them anymore) so I would like to take back my freedom. To that end, I want to install Ubuntu, and I'm also looking for a spyware free phone.

I have a few questions I was hoping someone might be able to help me with:

1. Does Amazon's Audible book service work on Linux, and specifically, on Linux phones? This is an essential requirement for me.

2. I'm currently looking at buying the Jolla C2 Community Linux phone in Europe (I'm in the UK), and I'm also interested in the braxa phones. Would either be a good choice?

Thank you very much in advance, for any help offered. It's appreciated.

 

[kc1di]

Hello @SeaJay

Sorry can't be of much help with the phone thing. I use an I phone. This page may be of help.

Installing OpenAudible on Linux: A Comprehensive Guide to Access Audible - LinuxForDevices

Audible is a popular platform that offers a wide range of audiobooks, podcasts, and original content. Listening to your favorite books, authors, and genres is

www.linuxfordevices.com

 

[Goatmilk]

Always thought PC stands for "Prissy Crackpot"...

As for phones and stuff, the advice is always to DuckDuck go and read, read, read.

By the way:

Malicious Site Links Are All Over Amazon Music and Audible

Bogus listings for forex trading sites.

www.howtogeek.com

I guess Linux might provide better protection than Windows.



Edit: Did anyone alter my comment? I'm sure it's not like I wrote it, and parts are missing.
Do not get me wrong, this is your site and I respect your rules, but if I screw up and write something that is forbidden, just tell me - chances are I will comply. Don't just go and change what I wrote.

 

[SeaJay]

Thanks both for the suggestions, I'll check it all out.

 

[Brickwizard]

I'm currently looking at buying the Jolla C2 Community Linux phone

Check with your phone provider that it will be compatible

Does Amazon's Audible book service work on Linux,

for desktop/laptop you will need
A stable Linux distribution [Ubuntu/MintLMDE/Mint22 (yes they are different)/Debian stable with driver pack/any other stable distribution you like and works on your machine.]
A stable internet connection.
An Amazon account.
Wine/Bottles compatibility layer to install the windows Kindle app to.

Simples.....

 

[SeaJay]

In all honesty, I'll very probably not put a sim card into the Linux phone. Don't even want a phone anymore. I'd be using it as an mp3/audible player for when I go on my walks.

Thanks all for the info, very helpful.

 

[Brickwizard]

y probably not put a sim card into the Linux phone.

90% of mobile phones will not work without a sim card

 

[SeaJay]

90% of mobile phones will not work without a sim card

Are you referring to 90% of Linux phones? I only ask because I took my sim card out of my Samsung and it works fine (as an audio/mp3 players).

 

[Brickwizard]

I only ask because I took my sim card out of my Samsung

I had a small Samsung Galaxy which I used as a dashcam, it would not work without a sim card, my old I phone and the wife's new android phone both need/needed sim cards to work.

I dont have one now, and the wife's is only switched on when away from home or during power cuts [our landline is voip]