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by shmerl 3078 days ago
I wish them success. I didn't back it personally though, since hardware projects are very risky. Even Jolla tablet failed, and as a backer I'm still waiting for my money back. Mobile handsets are a whole level harder to make than tablets. But I'll surely buy Librem 5 once it will come out.

On a side note, when will they add etnaviv to Mesa's features.txt? So far it can't be shown in Mesa matrix: https://mesamatrix.net

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I'm similarly worried about it not working out in the end (perhaps because they have my money now!), but the part that most gives me hope is that these guys have already worked out how to run a successful open hardware business at lower quantities. Given the terrible track record of others trying this route, that business knowledge seems very valuable. I remain hopeful and excited :)