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Run Ubuntu with pre-installed Desktop Environments in android/termux with ease! Everything is preinstalled so just download install and done🚀🚀
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Language
Shell
Contributors
10
Lines of Code
174
From
2021-05-25
To
2022-02-12
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About RandomCoderOrg/ubuntu-on-android
Ubuntu on Android is a utility that enables users to run Ubuntu with graphical desktop environments directly on Android devices through Termux without requiring root access. The project uses PRoot technology to create a containerized Linux environment, providing pre-configured Ubuntu installations with desktop environments like XFCE4, MATE, and GNOME, along with development tools and software pre-installed for immediate use. Users can download and install the filesystem and start working within minutes.
The project, codenamed udroid, supports multiple Ubuntu versions ranging from long-term support releases like Ubuntu 22.04 (Jammy) and 24.04 (Noble) to newer non-LTS releases, with varying levels of desktop environment support across different versions. The installation process is straightforward—users select their desired Ubuntu version and desktop environment combination, and everything comes pre-configured. The maintainers provide comprehensive documentation through a wiki and showcase materials demonstrating the working environments.
This is a shell-based project that appeals to developers and tech enthusiasts who want a full Linux desktop experience on their Android devices. The project actively welcomes contributions and maintains related tools like fs-cook for building custom Linux distributions. It's distributed under the MIT license and has built a community around making Linux accessible on mobile platforms through Termux.
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