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[iOS] Free: iSH Linux Emulator @ Apple App Store

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[iOS] Free: iSH Linux Emulator @ Apple App Store
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guidedlight on 09/11/2020 - 08:33 apps.apple.com (1935 clicks)
Last edited 09/11/2020 - 19:15 by 1 other user

Linux in your pocket
https://ish.app

A full linux shell in your pocket. Edit files, SSH to a server, run a web service, copy files around, and more. A pretty amazing one-of-a-kind App.

The developer has announced that Apple will pull the app from the iOS AppStore tomorrow, so get it while you can. It will continue to work after this occurs. UPDATE: Apple have contacted the developer and agreed not to remove the app (for now). The app will also remain free for now as well.
https://ish.app/app-store-removal

Some of the things you can do:

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  • GeneralSkunk on 09/11/2020 - 09:05

    Thanks! Installed.

  • blackfrancis75 on 09/11/2020 - 09:12

    wow! how cool

  • jaypick on 09/11/2020 - 09:36
    +6

    what happens if you rm -rf /*

    • earth worm jim on 09/11/2020 - 09:37
      +3

      Nothing unless you have rooted your phone

    • bigbadboogieman on 09/11/2020 - 09:45

      try it and let us know

    • cunningdrew on 09/11/2020 - 10:00

      Then you brick your phone. :p

  • kaleidoscope on 09/11/2020 - 09:54

    The developer has announced that Apple will pull the app from the iOS AppStore tomorrow, so get it while you can.

    Why would you want a non existing app that is not able to receive any updates on your phone? If apple’s removing it it should be for a good reason. On the other hand if you want to jb your device there are other sources to install apps which you can receive updates to.

    • [Deactivated] on 09/11/2020 - 09:58

      You can also install it from github if you have a developer account

    • MuddyClear on 09/11/2020 - 09:59

      Like?

    • vrsac on 09/11/2020 - 09:59

      Why are they removing it? A security concern?

      • guidedlight on 09/11/2020 - 10:04
        +5

        AppStore violations. The AppStore Guidelines don't allow applications that allow self-executing code.

    • incipient on 09/11/2020 - 10:57
      +3

      There are plenty of apps that Apple remove for financial and walled garden reasons. If you're installing a Linux emulator, chances are you can appreciate what very light risks this brings.

    • [Deactivated] on 09/11/2020 - 14:19

      Because the developers are still working on making it comply with the App Store’s guidelines.

      It’s one those devs v Apple debates.

      Hopefully they work it out.

  • cunningdrew on 09/11/2020 - 09:59
    +2

    Free SSH app on my phone? Yes please!

  • rentonc on 09/11/2020 - 10:00

    According to https://opensource.com/article/20/9/run-linux-ios

    Run Alpine Linux with iSH

    iSH is an open source TestFlight app that runs a virtual machine with the Alpine Linux distro out of the box (but you can run other distributions with a bit more tinkering).

    An important caveat: this is experimental. Since iSH is currently a test app, don't expect permanent or robust service. TestFlight apps are time-limited. My current build lasts 60 days. This means that in 60 days, I'll be locked out and have to rejoin iSH's next testing phase. Furthermore, I'll lose my files unless I export them with Files on iOS or back them up to a Git host or with SSH. To be clear: Don't rely on this to continue working! Don't put anything on here that is essential! Back up your work elsewhere!

    Anyway I installed it to have a look…

    Thanks op.

    • jv on 09/11/2020 - 11:37
      +1

      The joke is that Android is modified linux kernel.

      That is a joke… lol…

  • terrywang on 09/11/2020 - 10:41
    +1

    It's like termux on Android, except that it is emulating x86 on ARM (iOS). Performance wise, it's acceptable, it works great, I've been using it since early Test Flight.

    It comes in handy when you need to do some quick SSH magic (e.g. poweroff the NAS).

    ServerCat is another nice tool to have (free features are already great, paid features can be covered by iSH).

    • bchliu on 09/11/2020 - 12:17

      Why emulate x86 on ARM for linux? Linux comes on ARM platform too with full libraries (Which Termux uses).

      That said, if you REALLY want Linux on your phone, then iOS isn't the right platform to do this.

      I'm happy with my Samsung DEX / Termux / Andronix / Ubuntu..

      • terrywang on 09/11/2020 - 12:40

        It's implementation decision taken by the author. I don't know the details, just a light user.

        Will full-fledged Linux workstations powered by x86 and Pi 4 (AArch64), I don't need Linux environment on my phone, iSH is good to have when I happened to be outside with no Laptop / Pi at hand ;-)

        Agree termux is better if one really needs such. I used that when I was using Nexus Phones - crap build quality - LG ones, I've used S (samsung) 4 4X and 5.

    • dn4hc on 09/11/2020 - 14:09

      Probably use PiHelper instead of servercat.

  • jv on 09/11/2020 - 11:28

    A full linux shell in your pocket.

    "Is that a Linux in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?"

    • guidedlight on 09/11/2020 - 11:32
      +1

      You should add that to your stand-up routine and gauge how many laughs you get

      • jv on 09/11/2020 - 11:36
        +4

        Get a grep on yourself…

        • NatoTomato on 09/11/2020 - 14:07
          +1

          @guidedlight, you're pretty quiet. cat got your tongue?

          • jv on 09/11/2020 - 14:08
            +1

            @NatoTomato:

            cat got your tongue?

            Who sed that ?

      • zzymurgy on 09/11/2020 - 11:37
        +1

        Not until he recovers from those burns.

    • [Deactivated] on 09/11/2020 - 15:58
      +1

      More likely to be a Nano in his pocket.

      • Jiv on 10/11/2020 - 19:27

        Picon someone your own size.

  • alan77 on 09/11/2020 - 12:38

    Anyone know if it's possible to "buy" this outside of the iOS App Store? I mean in a web browser viewing the iTunes App Store like you used to be able to? Reason I ask is that my iPhone is still on iOS 10 (because of an app I rely on which hasn't been updated and would stop working if I update to iOS > 11). But I'd still like to add this to my iTunes account so I can install it later when I finally update to iOS 14. Cheers

    • CBrads4 on 09/11/2020 - 13:45
      +1

      No. As far as I'm aware you have to have it installed prior to it being removed from the app store to still have it. Even if you own it, uninstall it from your device and then try to re-download later, you won't be able to.

      Unless it's already on your device when it's removed from the app store, you won't be able to get it later (unless reinstated, of course).

      • alan77 on 09/11/2020 - 19:32

        Thanks for clarifying.

  • nite on 09/11/2020 - 17:51
    +1

    No longer being removed from App Store after review!
    App still free for now.

    • guidedlight on 09/11/2020 - 19:13

      Great news, I'll update.

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