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Isn't linux still falling farther behind? If I want to use my linux desktop to run some of the gazillion inexpensive apps written for the computerphones or any

• danielheath 5y ago
  Apple desktop: slim chance at best. There's a similar effort to port cocoa. iOS: Forget it. Android: Apps that work on x86 smartphones run easily on x86 desktops; apps that only work on arm phones require emulation on x86 and it's substantially more complex to get working, but you can do it.
  • account42 5y ago
    > Apple desktop: slim chance at best. There's a similar effort to port cocoa. iOS: Forget it. For reference, the macOS not-an-emulator is Darling [0] but yes, there does not seem to be enough interest for it to catch up any time soon. [0] https://www.darlinghq.org/ https://www.darlinghq.org/