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Re:My Watch Runs GNU/Linux by jhbadger on Friday January 06, 2017 @10:32AM (#13337005)
If you install Termux on android, you get a full Linux experience though, with bash, gcc, and even things like emacs, ruby, and python. And it's just a normal app -- not requiring root or anything.
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Re:My Watch Runs GNU/Linux by gcb0 on Wednesday January 11, 2017 @08:43PM (#13379211)
> not requiring root

i would require root to have most things i do on a full linux computer. Such as running network diagnostics, using special kernel drivers and properly debugging programs.

the problem is not that some app "do not require root" the problem is that every time the user does need root, they are denied! because only the advertising company has root access to their pocket (and wrist!) computers.

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Re:My Watch Runs GNU/Linux by zdkl on Friday January 06, 2017 @11:09AM (#13337385)
Love termux, but wish I could have it the other way around moqtly. Boot to a terminal and "startx" if I need to. That would be a fancy terminal, granted, if it is to handle modern touchscreens but still. Would be fun
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Re:My Watch Runs GNU/Linux by TY on Friday January 06, 2017 @11:49AM (#13337796)
Never heard of Termux, thank you very much for mentioning it!
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Re:My Watch Runs GNU/Linux by gcb0 on Wednesday January 11, 2017 @08:44PM (#13379219)
never heard of termux either. I use ConnectBot (a very good SSH client) that can also open local terminals.
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