I cannot think of a situation where I would have access to those but not have access to a full PC

I feel the same way. I’m probably not the target audience for this feature. I could see it being beneficial for lower income families though. Seems like most kids have phones but many don’t have their own PC.

2) Running Windows or desktop Linux applications with desktop mode + USB-C DisplayPort alt mode on the Pixel 8 and later.

I’d be curious to know what desktop apps people plan on running on their phones. It’s cool that it’s possible but I’m not sure what I would do with it.

SerpentOS is it’s own thing. It’s from the same guy who made Solus which was also it’s own thing.

Look up Ikey Doherty if you want to know more.

From my experience with Solus, I don’t have high hopes for SerpentOS but I’d love to be wrong about that