@devSJR That is true. Also, the only way to access the desktop in Termux is VNC or similar. That is also an overhead.
@SanskritFritz I can say that the #Termux/PRoot/VNC approach works but for average users this one seems to be a better fit.
I looked in more detail. It is a rewrite (previously Kotlin + C++). They write the app in #Rust and use #Wayland and #PRoot. PRoot can be a show stopper since some Android kernels have no system calls to support it. Besides #XFCE, #KDE, #GNOME and more are being worked on.
It is ARM64-v8a only but https://localdesktop.github.io/docs/developer/build-for-unofficially-supported-platform
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how-it-works: https://localdesktop.github.io/docs/developer/how-it-works
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Today if all goes well, I should be able to install PostmarketOS on a Tablet (Xiaomi Pad 5) after unlocking the bootloader
https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Xiaomi_Pad_5_(xiaomi-nabu)
#postmarketos #xiaomipad5
BEHOLD! The GNOME Tablet! Also Bazaar
#PostmarketOS #GNOME #Linux #Tablet #XiaomiPad5 #Bazaar
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having a field day with all the apps in Software. there's just so much goodness.
I really need a #GNOME account or something that would store my list of apps and that can sync between machines. :)
Tommi › FOSDEM 🤯
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This is great! I love seeing little purposeful applications like this.
https://flathub.org/en/apps/io.github.leolost2605.emergency-alerts
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A new issue of #ThisWeekInGNOME is now online!
#232 Upcoming Deadlines
https://thisweek.gnome.org//posts/2026/01/twig-232/
Cassidy James :rr: :gg: :fh:
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Old man caught up!
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Cassidy James :rr: :gg: :fh:
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When I started experimenting with #Linux again in 2024, I was very impressed at how mature everything had become since I last tried it in the mid-00s. The biggest surprise, though, was #GNOME. It had a level of intentionality and clarity of vision that far exceeded my expectations of a FLOSS project. It made me feel welcome and comfortable.
To the developers of @gnome : Thank you for having the audacity to strive for simplicity in the face of continued criticism from the community. It matters.
because I keep biting off more than I can chew. I wanted to release a small utility first to get familiar again with #GNOME / #GTK / #Flatpak development.
also something that I need myself. a week worth of hacking.
introducing Bobby: a SQLite file viewer.
A new issue of #ThisWeekInGNOME is now online!
#232 Upcoming Deadlines
https://thisweek.gnome.org//posts/2026/01/twig-232/
Jan :rust: :ferris:
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Calling all GTK app developers!
As part of the Reflection project we want to lay the groundwork for an ecosystem of native GTK apps with local-first sync/collaboration features. To do this in the most effective way possible we're asking for your input!
⚡ GNOME Mutter 50 Alpha Released With X11 Backend Removed - Phoronix
｢ The merge "completely drops the whole X11 back-end" with the Wayland session support proving to be in robust shape especially with its state in GNOME 49. XWayland support remains on GNOME for running X11 apps/games but it's all exclusively about the Wayland session moving forward ｣
Calling all GTK app developers!
As part of the Reflection project we want to lay the groundwork for an ecosystem of native GTK apps with local-first sync/collaboration features. To do this in the most effective way possible we're asking for your input!
#GNOME has a magic-wormhole GUI?! I was not aware! https://apps.gnome.org/en-GB/Warp/
GNOME 50.alpha is released
Officially X11 free.
https://discourse.gnome.org/t/gnome-50-alpha-released/33616?u=alatiera
Old man caught up!
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some #GNOME icons made in the last 6 months for #PortfolioDay.
two of which are actually in use. the rest... coming. :)
good to be back!
