<h2 id="heading-why-carry-linux">Why carry linux?</h2>
<p>Here are some reasons you'd like to read:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Allows you to SSH into your servers for any work/editing</p>
</li>
<li><p>Gives you an instant environment for coding</p>
</li>
<li><p>You can self-host your code on your phone and carry it (the server) everywhere!</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="heading-1-install-termux-from-fdroidhttpsf-droidorgenpackagescomtermux-or-play-storehttpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsidcomtermuxandamphlenusandampglus">1. Install Termux from <a target="_blank" href="https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.termux/">Fdroid</a> or <a target="_blank" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.termux&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US">Play Store</a></h3>
<p>Termux is an Android terminal emulator and Linux environment app that works directly with no rooting or setup required.</p>
<h3 id="heading-2-install-linux">2. Install Linux!</h3>
<p>You can either work your own way around it through termux or simply copy paste the script below into your termux app</p>
<pre><code class="lang-bash">pkg install proot-distro
proot-distro install debian 
proot-distro login debian
</code></pre>
<p>This will install the proot-distro utility that manages installations of the Linux distributions in Termux. Lastly, we're choosing debian here (any other available distro works too).</p>


## Why carry linux?

Here are some reasons you'd like to read:

* Allows you to SSH into your servers for any work/editing
    
* Gives you an instant environment for coding
    
* You can self-host your code on your phone and carry it (the server) everywhere!
    

### 1\. Install Termux from [Fdroid](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.termux/) or [Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.termux&hl=en_US&gl=US)

Termux is an Android terminal emulator and Linux environment app that works directly with no rooting or setup required.

### 2\. Install Linux!

You can either work your own way around it through termux or simply copy paste the script below into your termux app

```bash
pkg install proot-distro
proot-distro install debian 
proot-distro login debian
```

This will install the proot-distro utility that manages installations of the Linux distributions in Termux. Lastly, we're choosing debian here (any other available distro works too).

Portable linux

A small article on how to carry linux on your phone everywhere you go.

Why carry linux?

1. Install Termux from Fdroid or Play Store

2. Install Linux!