Running Linux on an Android device -- Linux Deploy

LoopyByteloose

I just ran across this and am wondering if anyone has tried it.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.meefik.linuxdeploy

It seems to boot Linux from an SDcard.

I now see another one mentioned, GNURoot
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=champion.gnuroot

mindrobots

Let's see, if I install the Russian version of the first one on my dual boot tablet that has a Chinese Android and a Chinese version of Win8 and then use it in the US will it melt down or start humming Kumbaya?

It could be fun to try but Android has such a nice UI for tablets and Windows has a kind of OK UI for tablets but I haven't seen a Linux UI for tablets so I'm not sure what you end up with having Linux on your tablet and having to use the UI and NOT a Bluetooth keyboard.

Heater.

It's bizarre.

Build a machine that runs Linux. Cripple it with Java and some weird GUI on top. Then try and run Linux beside the Linux/Java frankenthing...sorry...Android.

No idea what I would use it for. Any suggestions?

Now, if I could take my Samsung Android phone. Hook it up to an HDMI screen and commune with it via a bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Whilst it runs Debian with KDE and has internet connectivity via 3G that might be a useful thing.

Can it do that?

LoopyByteloose

Heater. wrote: »

Can it do that?

I dunno. Maybe you should try and get back to us.