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Run Slax from Android

Slax can be basically started from any device which behaves like USB mass storage. Android phones have built-in support for MSC, and I was able to successfully start Slax on my PC from my phone. However it has some little problems which need to be addressed, and for that reason I decided to release an android application, which will help with the task.

Keep in mind that Slax will not run ON your phone, but FROM your phone. Running Slax from Android phone looks like a good idea to me, since I have my phone with me all the time, unlike USB flash drive, and I think there may be other users who will like the idea as well.

I am no android developer, though. So I've found a worker who will do the job according my instructions, and the work has already started yesterday.

The application will:

- download Slax to your phone's SD card
- keep it up to date (update started by user)
- force the phone to remain in MSC mode during PC's reboot

I hope to have usable demo release soon! :)

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