Installing Linux in a phone?

Discussion in 'all things UNIX' started by lucygrl, Jun 25, 2015.

  1. lucygrl

    lucygrl Registered Member

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    How can I install linux in a phone and what is the best version of linux for a phone and what sort of phone will I need?
     
  2. J_L

    J_L Registered Member

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  3. mirimir

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    This guide explains how to install Debian on Android: http://whiteboard.ping.se/Android/Debian

    Debian runs with the Android kernel, and Android runs in a chroot environment under Debian.

    I haven't tried it.
     
  4. lucygrl

    lucygrl Registered Member

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    What is the Firefox OS for phones? This is the first I heard of this. Where can I get this?
     
  5. subhrobhandari

    subhrobhandari Registered Member

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    Check this.
     
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    Kali from Google Play Store o_O

    Boggles the mind :eek: Screams honeypot to me, but hey, I'm paranoid ;)
     
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    Keep an eye on this:
    http://plasma-mobile.org/

    Here are some screenshots:
    http://plasma-mobile.org/what-is/

    If this becomes successful I might one day buy a smartphone!
     
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  9. J_L

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    Hey, I was just about to create a thread on that!
     
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