Linux support

[RustoMCSpit]

Is this new suite of apps going to be linux compatible? Believe it or not, Linux has no foss voice recorders that aren't ancient or feature barren.

[naveensingh]

@RustoMCSpit We don't plan on building for desktop. Maybe 5 years later?

[naveensingh]

Is https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/SoundRecorder not maintained anymore? I haven't checked.

[inson1]

@naveensingh Didnt he meant linux on phones?

[naveensingh]

@inson1 aren't projects like Ubports already APK compatible?

[naveensingh]

@RustoMCSpit please confirm if you are referring to Linux on phones or containers-based programs like waydroid.

[RustoMCSpit]

@RustoMCSpit please confirm if you are referring to Linux on phones or containers-based programs like waydroid.

linux as in computers

[RustoMCSpit]

Is https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/SoundRecorder not maintained anymore? I haven't checked.

i dont even think you can access your reocrdings in the file system

[inson1]

@naveensingh Apps are running in container right? idk if that is APK compatible.

[12people]

All of the apps here seem to depend heavily on Android-specific libraries. A Linux port would likely require a full rewrite of every app.

[inson1]

yes and I would close this, it wouldnt be worth it right now

[jcrben]

fyi instructions for how to install waydroid if someone wants to try running the apps that way:

• https://docs.waydro.id/usage/install-on-desktops

I have not tried it yet; some experiences posted at https://www.reddit.com/r/waydroid/

Note that Windows 11 had Windows Subsystem for Android but it's discontinued.

[naveensingh]

I tried some of the apps a couple months ago and they worked. Most apps should work just fine on Waydroid.