Termux: Linux Emulator for Android Review

Termux an Android /Linux Command Interface:

Termux an Android terminal emulator configured with a built-in Linux operating 


system environment interface which works directly without phone rooting or setup required. Its packages are built using Ubuntu 16.10, which means that a developer can compile any existing app from there machine and add it to the package manager for anyone to download. One amazing side affect of this is that once the software is compiled, you have full pledged version of the app rather than half half-baked, ported version of desktop Linux packages.

Features of Termux:

The most amazing thing about Termux is that it’s completely free – there are no in app purchase or ads .Some cool features of this app includes:

Ø Package Management:

Termux uses apt and dpkg for package management, similar to Ubuntu or Debian. Many quirks from Ubuntu are carried over here. Development files and headers are provided in a separate package with “-dev” suffix.

Ø Package Request:

Packages can be requested at https://github.com/termux/termux-packages/issues

Root Packages can be requested at https://github.com/termux/termux-root-packages/issues

X11 Packages can be requested at https://github.com/termux/x11-packages/Issues/new?template=PACKAGE_REQUEST.md

Things to consider before requesting a package:

·        No other issues have been created for the same package request.

·        Hardware requirements of the package are compatible with Android 5.o+ devices.

Ø Secure :

Access remote servers using the ssh client from OpenSSH. Termux combines standard with accurate terminal emulation in a beautiful open source solution.

Ø Explorable:

Packages available in Termux are the same as those on Mac and Linux – install man pages on your phone and read them in one session while experimenting them in another.

Ø Tinkerable:

                  Develop by compiling C files with Clang and build your own projects with CMake and pkg-config. Both GDB and strace are available if you get stuck and need to debug.

Screenshot of Termux 0.3

Get To Know Termux:

When using Termux on a daily basis, you’ll want to learn its touch screen, hardware and keyboard shortcut. You’ll also need a text editor or IDE for coding. All the likely console-based editors are available through a quick package install: Vim, Emacs, and Nano. Termux is only console-based, so you won’t be able to install any editor based on a graphical interface. Paul Bailey, a web developer with a background in aero engineering, wanted to make sure Termux had a great IDE to go along with it, so he decided to build this web-based app Neutron64 editor to interface seamlessly with Termux. Just go to nuetron64.com and install Neutron Beam on Termux to start coding.

For more info check termux.com and also to install simply click on the link below

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.termux&hl=en_US

Also check out the link below to see public opinion on the app

https://www.add-reviews.com/Termux