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Publisher Description

*** Please note: This app is intended for entertainment purposes only and does not provide true Linux functionality. ***

Looking for a joke to play on your friendly neighbourhood geek? Fake Linux is a parody app that lets you pretend you've installed the GNU/Linux operating system on your iPhone - messages fly by as it boots up, it attempts to start an X server (and fails, as Linux sometimes likes doing) then drops you into a command prompt where you can run a wide number of fake commands by typing on the keyboard.

Please note: Fake Linux *is not really Linux*; don't get over-excited! It's just a parody that simulates part of the Linux environment with all its quirks. Long-time Linux users will get a kick out of trying to run Emacs and getting an out of memory error, or seeing the dreaded message "Failed to start X server" in ncurses. You can "run" ls, cat, man, kill, uptime, ps, ssh, reboot, free, df and many more common Unix commands.

The question is: how long will it take for your friends to figure out it's not real? Find out for yourself - it's the perfect prank for April Fools or any time you want to wind up a Unix geek!

Requires iOS 4.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.



About Fake Linux

Fake Linux is a paid app for iOS published in the Recreation list of apps, part of Home & Hobby.

The company that develops Fake Linux is Paul Hudson. The latest version released by its developer is 1.2.

To install Fake Linux on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2011-01-21 and was downloaded 0 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Fake Linux as malware if the download link is broken.

How to install Fake Linux on your iOS device:

  • Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
  • Once the Fake Linux is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
  • If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
  • After Fake Linux is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
  • Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.

Program Details


General

Publisher
Released Date
2011-01-21
Languages
English

Category

Category
Subcategory

System requirements

Operating systems
iOS

Download information

File size
1.8 MB
Total downloads
0

Pricing

License model
Paid
Price

Version History


Here you can find the changelog of Fake Linux since it was posted on our website on 2016-10-16. The latest version is 1.2 and it was updated on Apps112 on 14 October, 2026. See below the changes in each version:

version 1.2

posted on 2011-01-21

Disclaimer


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Updated At: 2026-10-14
Publisher: Paul Hudson
Operating System: iOS
License Type: Paid

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