Announcing ios-linuxkit: Linux on iPad, the Hard Way

· Rui Carmo · May 16, 2026, 2:25 p.m.
Linux ios Development runtime Linux ios ARM Emulation Open Source
Summary
This blog post introduces ios-linuxkit, a workaround allowing Linux binaries to run on iPads, created by Rui Carmo due to Apple's limitations. It details the technical development process, including ARM emulation and harness testing, emphasizing the author’s hands-on experiences, motivations, and the intent to maintain an open-source platform for other developers.
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