With the latest release of android it now supports some Linux functionality. I got docker installed simply by following Docker's docs.
Any thoughts or uses for a mobile homelab? What would be useful to have mobile?
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It's a server with integrated UPS and KVM console.
Except for that time I took out the battery because it was swollen and took the screen off to help with cooling. At least I still have my K and M
@towerful @baatliwala For real though, I use old laptops for self-hosting so that I never have to dig up a monitor & keyboard.
In all seriousness, I think a "mobile server" in laptop-like form would be pretty nice. Have a giant battery attached to the bottom and program the controller to run on AC as it's primary power source while treating the battery as a secondary source. Definitely niche, but cool nonetheless.