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I'm currently messing around with Termux and trying to install Linux through AnLinux, Andronix and UserLAnd just for fun.

I have mixed success in AnLinux. I successfully installed and started Lubuntu but it was running pretty slowly. I wasn't able to replicate the install a while later. Also I totally failed to get ArchLinux running.

Now I'm trying Andronix. Wish me luck!

Do you have any experience running a Linux on your mobile?

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[–] 1 point 3 years ago (2 children)

You can also install a distro using proot-distro and connect to it with vnc. https://wiki.termux.com/wiki/PRoot

I'm trying Debian right now and it seems to work fine.

Cc @RassilonianLegate@mstdn.social

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago)

    Interesting. I'll give arch a try when I get a chance for a second data point.

    Edit: Okay, wow! This is definitely the route to take if you want a wide range of programs available for installation. I'm trying this out on another android tablet that I have around the house and it looks like I could potentially replicate my desktop setup. With something like this available, I can see why the Termux developers would keep their x11 repository trimmed down.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

    Getting the proot distro to output an x11 display to the vnc server seems to be a bit more challenging that I was hoping. If I can find a guide that helps me figure this out, I'll post a link here.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    I have Debian working. When I just installed xfce4 it didn't work. Some error about not contacting settings server. But I tried installing xfce4 with tasksel (also selected graphic environment) and then had no problem at all. I've not tried wit other desktops. Also tried with Ubuntu and it worked just installing xfce4 without using tasksel.

    I changed the version to Debian Sid and I've had no problems yet. I'll update if things change.

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