In my first article on the use of Flatpaks on Linux mobile devices, I tested the impact of Flatpaks on overall storage capacity. Now, in Part 2, I’m testing whether applications installed via Flatpaks use more or less RAM than the those installed from a traditional package repository. Once again, I’m using the Moto G4…
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The Flatpak Controversy: Part 1 (Storage)
This is the first of several articles I intend to publish on the use of Flatpaks on Linux mobile devices. Rather than dig too deep into a subject I cannot pretend to know inside and out, I conducted a number of tests that I believe illustrate the benefits and drawbacks of using Flatpaks on Linux…

The Best Wordle Clone for Linux Phones: Warble vs. Blurble
Getting started with gaming on Linux phones can be daunting. Even games built for Linux and easily installed via Flatpak are rarely mobile-friendly. Where best to start with gaming on Linux phones than something simple and addictive like Wordle? Believe it or not, Flathub hosts two Wordle clones, Warble and Blurble. It’s worth noting that…