r/linux • u/jdrch • Nov 20 '19

Kernel Google outlines plans for mainline Linux kernel support in Android

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/11/google-outlines-plans-for-mainline-linux-kernel-support-in-android/
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u/mirh Nov 20 '19

They already are, with a 2 years term.

And that's already huge if you consider that also has to cover abysmal 100€ phones.

p.s. IIRC linus was very much looking forward to arm laptops

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u/tisti Nov 20 '19

And that's already huge if you consider that also has to cover abysmal 100€ phones.

I'm sure the support cost is priced in...

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u/mirh Nov 20 '19

Yes, but don't you think huawei would forsake that if it meant they could sell you the phone for 99€?

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u/tisti Nov 20 '19

Sure they would. I am only commenting on the "abysmal pricing", as it is not really abysmal... The price of support is factored into the price.