Desktop Apps on Ubuntu Touch

[drspastic]

so I am not familiar with Ubuntu touch, but am I correct in assuming that i will not be able to aptget or compile the majority of desktop Linux programs?
for example fldigi, gnuradio utility, or kvm qemu.

would i be able to install a full arm Linux, and if so, will i lose function of the cellular radio.

[schmuel]

Hi drspastic and welcome to this forum :)
I just moved it to the right sub-forum to avoid confusion. Let me answer a few of your questions

but am I correct in assuming that i will not be able to aptget or compile the majority of desktop Linux programs?
for example fldigi, gnuradio utility, or kvm qemu.

Ubuntu Touch is not meant to be used as a desktop enviroment. So you might look for alternative apps in the open store first. See a list of available Apps here: https://open-store.io
Anyways there is a possibility to install X-based Desktop programs on an ubuntu touch device by installing it in a libertine container.
More information given here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Libertine
I would always recommend to try native apps first, as libertine is kinda experimental.

would i be able to install a full arm Linux, and if so, will i lose function of the cellular radio.

You may be interested in the Droidian Project https://droidian.org/ which allows you to install and use a full ARM64 Linux System on the Volla Phone. Please notice, that droidian is yet in an early development phase and not meant to be daily driven. However, I tried it out for a few weeks and I loved it!

For further information, you might be interested in Joining a few User groups:
Telegram

• Ubuntu Touch: https://t-me/ubports
• Ubuntu Touch on Volla: https://t.me/utonvolla
• Volla user group: https://t.me/hello_volla
• Droidian: https://t.me/droidianLinux

Matrix:

• Volla user group: !vnNLhuRtlUOMcdrrcR:matrix.org
• Droidian: #droidian:matrix.org

If you have any questions left, feel free to ask :)
Greetings,
Schmuel