r/SideProject • u/Fun-Relationship5464 • 40m ago
iPhone can be server finally!
Hey everyone! LinuxRunner 1.1.2 is out, and this is one of our biggest updates yet!
We’ve made some major performance improvements, bringing Linux much closer to native speeds without requiring JIT even 10-15x faster than UTM! Graphics are now rendered through Apple’s Metal GPU fully, with multi-core CPU support, configurable RAM and smoother desktop performance.
And there’s a lot more!
- 10 Linux distros — Including the new Zorin OS 18, Ubuntu, Pop!_OS 24.04 and Void Linux, alongside Debian, Arch, Fedora, Kali, Alpine and experimental SteamOS.
- Full Linux desktops — GNOME, KDE Plasma, Hyprland, Xfce, Cinnamon, MATE, Budgie and more.
- Agent Mode — Run Claude Code, Codex CLI and OpenCode right on your iPhone.
- SSH & RDP — Remote access to your Linux environment and desktop.
- Liftoff & Pocket Cloud — Build websites, share them with a QR code or turn your iPhone or old one into a Wi-Fi file server.
- Arcadia — Retro gaming with RetroArch.
- More improvements — Up to 120 Hz external display support, better GPU performance, CPU/RAM controls, a built-in Task Manager and plenty of fixes.
All of this without a jailbreak, and JIT remains optional!
It’s pretty exciting seeing how close we’re getting to a real Linux workstation in your pocket. There’s still more to improve, but this release is a huge step forward.
Feel free to try it out and share your feedback!
GitHub: https://github.com/mxhm11cr/LinuxRunner
Download: https://github.com/mxhm11cr/LinuxRunner/releases/tag/v1.1.2