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Debian For Android Installer Released

Posted by timothy on from the full-plethora dept.

dooberrymctavish writes "You can now download an installer and bootloader for getting Debian running on your Android (G1 at the moment) device; the whole install process will take you about 10 minutes, and leaves you with access to the full plethora of programs available in Debian and lets you continue using your phone as it was intended to be: as an Android device with all the capabilities thereof. Here's a look at it running.

2 of 160 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Must resist. by Miv333 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Must resist purchase of new geek toy...

    Don't resist! Just give in. I bought it the day of release, I got out of my Verizon contract for 200$ even. I don't regret it one bit. Loading Debian on it? Can't wait!

  2. booting? by aperion · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Article mentions Android is based on Debian, so basically what has happened is apt-get was installed (and all required software) which then gives access to the entire debain ARM library.

    Is this correct?

    It's sad the number of responses saying this is a boot screen... maybe if you don't actually look at it, and just go: 'oh pretty text!'