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The Reasonable Effectiveness of Using Old Phones as Servers

The author installed Linux on a OnePlus 6T phone and shares the benefits and challenges of using it as a server. They highlight the low power consumption, small size, and ease of setup. However, they also mention issues with booting certain images and limitations of the app ecosystem.

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Mar 30, 2024•2m read time•From jarbus.net
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