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Another option is to use a smartphone with damaged screen, USB Ethernet card and an external USB drive.

• CraigJPerry 4y ago
  This was always attractive to me, how are you running a linux host on the phone or are you just using native android hosted services?
  • oneshtein 4y ago
    I use a custom firmware with Termux. It's enough for me. https://medium.com/junior-dev/how-to-re-purpose-your-old-android-phone-by-running-linux-on-it-1310df46b3fe https://medium.com/junior-dev/how-to-re-purpose-your-old-and...
    • CraigJPerry 4y ago
      That looks good enough for me, thanks!
      • oneshtein 4y ago
        Don't forget to turn on option "Don't turn screen off when charging". Use a less powerful charger to power the smartphone. 5 Watt charger is enough. 2.5 Watt may work too.
• traverseda 4y ago
  I think you'll be disappointed by the kernel support, especially if you want to run docker containers or anything like that.
  • awoimbee 4y ago
    Indeed, running docker on android requires a custom kernel: https://gist.github.com/FreddieOliveira/efe850df7ff3951cb62d74bd770dce27 https://gist.github.com/FreddieOliveira/efe850df7ff3951cb62d... The pixel 6 and 7 have full KVM capabilities tho: https://www.patreon.com/posts/74333551 https://www.patreon.com/posts/74333551
    • MayeulC 4y ago
      You could also use postmarketos, mobian, etc. Have a look at the pmOS wiki for device support, most support USB OTG, and usually you don't need GPU acceleration nor screen/audio/cameras, which are usual pain points.
    • j45 4y ago
      The pixel 6 and 7 options are awesome