[–] 4 points 3 weeks ago

For atomic particles (protons, neutrons, electrons), their average velocity (almost never the same across a given sample, and less likely the larger the sample) is measurable, and we call that temperature. It's a way to describe the total energy of a system. As it happens, we use that property for everything from steam turbines to cutting torches to deep freezers. It's a simplified answer, but the engineering realities take into account many other properties and variables which relate to temperature in order to achieve the desired effects.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 month ago

    I take your point about Steam's licensing, but at least those games go on some impressive sales from time to time. A physical disk can be resold on the used market for a discount after some time. Can GTA VI's code in the box?

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

    I pre-ordered a pair of the mobile phones. I eventually got them. They aren't very good, but I have them.

    I'd say the most helpful thing they've done is lead the way on adapting Linux and its applications to display and be interactive on small touchscreens. Many people wanting to run Linux on a phone will have Purism to thank for making it viable. They made a lot of upstream contributions.

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