Monday, September 07, 2020

Termux the WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) for Android? #termux #wsl #linux


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The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is cool. It's a Linux terminal that you can use on the Windows system. If you're using Linux distros, you use the terminal. Like downloading stuff, SSH, or whatever. Pretty nifty and light without the Linux User interface.

Recently, I read about Termux, which is similar to WSL. Before this, I'd always wanted to install Linux on my tablet or old mobile phone. Termux is like using WSL, a Linux terminal, I installed it and it works like any other Linux terminal.

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I love doing stuff on the Linux terminal. E.g. using nano to create little Python code and testing them out. Installing and playing old terminal games. No fancy graphics or sound effects. But, still fun and interesting to play.

You can do all that using the Termux, terminal on your phone. But some things can't be installed like 'boxes'. You can only install Python 2. Some games also can't be installed. So, it's not perfect. I hope they'll be available as it's updated further.

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I love Samsung mobile phones because they have Samsung Dex. They also used to have Linux on Dex which they stopped supporting. It's a full desktop Linux user interface. I think if they had developed something like Termux it would have been better.

Linux on Dex could have been a game-changer. Finally, use your phone as a dual Android and Linux computer. No other company is doing that and it could boost their mobile section. For whatever reason, they didn't think it was worth the money and effort.


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Well, with Termux, I can still play with Linux and the best thing it's available anytime and anywhere on my mobile phone. I can link my phone to a portable monitor for a bigger screen, adding a mouse and keyboard, voila! 

I love termux so much that I'm dabbling with it before I sleep. I wish some of my favorite terminal programs could be installed. It's better than nothing. After I've posted this article, I want to try SSH on my Raspberry Pi robot car. This is going to be fun!

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Oh, by the way, I love the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2. You can fold and rest it on a table like a laptop. Imagine opening the Termux app, and using the bottom half of the phone as a touchscreen keyboard. This could be the new mobile computing phone.

I like the fact that you can fold it and then put it inside your pocket. You can open it up and use it as a tablet. Put it on the table, take out your portable keyboard and mouse and you can do your work or even note-taking in class.

Portability is important nowadays. Instead of carrying a laptop or tablet to work or school, just bring a mobile computing device like the Z Fold 2. Take pictures or videos for your project, edit them on the go, upload them to YouTube, and share them with your colleagues or classmates!

Now, if only I don't have to sell my soul to pay for this thing. :p

What do you guys think?

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#termux #wsl #windowssubsystemforlinux #android #linux #samsung #zfold2 

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