Doesn’t require root, installed on top of Android, launches like an app.

Best, lowest risk way to get familiar with the capabilities without requiring a new device with specific distro support. I’m a huge believer in having things you can actually experience in your hands.

Mobile distros:

Mobile desktop environments options to try on your distro:

You could even try installing Waydroid in it for Xzibit-style Android-ception

  • Canuck@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
    71·
    8 days ago

    You’re right in that you will not be able to forward calls and texts from Android to your app-based Linux distro call and text apps, but internet-based apps should work.

    This method is how the Nexphone provides a GNU/Linux environment

    • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
      111·
      8 days ago

      but internet-based apps should work.

      As much as I wish it were possible, no one calls me on “internet-based apps”.

      • Canuck@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
        61·
        8 days ago

        Fair enough 😆

        If you have a SIP provider, this can be hooked up to the GNOME Calls app, and GNOME Chats lets you connect to XMPP and Matrix. Not everyone will have those, but it is one step above the native Android & iOS apps in that you can actually use them without telephony.

        They have better wake mechanisms than something like Signal Desktop, Element Desktop etc do currently.

        • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
          111·
          8 days ago

          Unfortunately some companies demand SMS verification for some services. Those services will often reject SMS verification from VoIP providers. Like I literally CANNOT access my health insurance without a stupid normal SMS.

          • Canuck@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
            2·
            8 days ago

            Dat shit cray. My grampa has no idea how to use a mobile phone so he just doesn’t have one. Thankfully no such requirements where we live