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Android Power Users Can Now Run Full Desktop Linux Environments Without Root Access (itsfoss.com)
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Running Linux-based operating systems on smartphones has come a long way. We now have several Linux-powered smartphones on the market that cater to different use cases. Some pack in flagship-level performance, while others try to be a value-for-money proposition.

Sadly, these devices are out of reach for most people around the world due to excessive taxation from their countries and shipping charges. Of course, many do have an older spare Android smartphone laying around.

Why not make good use of it? In this article, we will be taking a look at a very cool project that turns an Android smartphone into a Linux machine with a simple APK file and no root access.

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[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 6 points 2 days ago (2 children)

This seems pretty cool. I have an old Android tablet I'd love to try this on, but it's got pretty weak stats compared to more contemporary devices; I wonder if this could work...?

[–] Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'm sure it would work fine - just scale your expectations for the performance levels of some software within the installation (IE: games)

[–] Wiz@midwest.social 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

What I think you're saying is, "Play Doom".

[–] Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 days ago

Yes. We can always play doom.

But will it run Brutal Doom? XD

[–] CaperGrrl79@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

Only one way to find out... try it and let us know how it goes.