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Life & fun · January 23, 2013

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A miniature Linux distro for non-rooted Android devices

A miniature Linux distro for non-rooted Android devices launched on January 23, 2013 with 94 votes, #22 of 526 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.

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This software provides a miniature Linux distribution that runs on non-rooted Android devices. It allows users to access Linux functionality without requiring root access to their Android phone or tablet. The distro is designed to be lightweight and self-contained, making it suitable for users interested in Linux environments on mobile devices. It has been available since 2013.

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