I’m not proposing anything here, I’m curious what you all think of the future.
What is your vision for what you want Linux to be?
I often read about wanting a smooth desktop experience like on MacOS, or having all the hardware and applications supported like Windows, or the convenience of Google products (mail, cloud storage, docs), etc.
A few years ago people were talking about convergence of phone/desktop, i.e. you plug your phone into a big screen and keyboard and it’s now your desktop computer. That’s one vision. ChromeOS has its “everything is in the cloud” vision. Stallman has his vision where no matter what it is, the most important part is that it’s free software.
If you could decide the future of personal computing, what would it be?
Simple to use, without need to customise, or tinker, but with options to customise how you see fit. It’s where Linux has been moving for years and windows is getting worse in terms of clunky, customizing, nagging. However, windows works easier for non tech users, for now.
I think a native cloud server platform built in like many NAS now offer to allow cloud service from phones and other devices without giving up your data. That’s already available through apps and services, but it’s not automatic.
I agree, that our phones are becoming our computer, now on the go. I don’t see them replacing a laptop yet, but once screen sharing or casting allows any screen to become your computer, we’re there. Why are we still focused on plugging into a screen to change to pc functionality? Microsoft tries to merge touchscreen and mouse use in windows, but it didn’t really work. I think Apple are more on the money with interoperable but seperate desktops/screens, but each device should offer both depending on use.