Similar to Chrome OS, Google will present Linux on Android
HOLIDAY NEWS - Google is understood to be developing a Linux terminal application for Android. The tech giant is expanding the system's flexibility so that Linux apps can run on Android.
Until now, Linux apps were limited to Chromebooks via the Linux support system. Android users who want Linux have to rely on limited third-party tools.
Reporting from Android Authority, Google is developing a framework so you can run Debian in a virtual machine on an Android device.
The Terminal application can be activated via developer options and will install Debian on a virtual machine. Initially, the app is likely intended for Chromebooks, but it may also be available for mobile devices.
Chromebooks do offer great flexibility with the ability to run various web applications. However, for users who require specific desktop applications, Google has paved the way by allowing the installation of Linux applications.
While Android also allows the execution of Linux apps via unofficial methods, Google is now presenting a more integrated solution. By utilizing the Android Virtualization Framework (AVF), users can run Linux distributions such as Debian directly on their Android devices via a terminal application.
The configuration process, which was previously quite complicated, is now even easier. Users only need to provide a few inputs to start and manage their Linux virtual machines.
Recent code changes in the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) indicate that Google plans to add a Linux Terminal option to Android developer settings. By enabling this option, terminal applications will be able to execute Linux commands via a VM on an Android device.