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Fix: Commandline build for android on Alpine is failing

 Building Android applications on Alpine Linux can be a bit challenging due to differences in library and toolchain support compared to more common Linux distributions. Here are some steps to address common issues when building Android apps on Alpine: 1. **Install Dependencies**: Ensure that you have the necessary dependencies installed. You'll need a JDK, Android SDK, NDK, and build tools. Run the following to install OpenJDK, which is commonly used for Android development:    ```    apk add openjdk11    ```    You can install other dependencies similarly. 2. **Update Environment Variables**: Set environment variables like `JAVA_HOME`, `ANDROID_HOME`, `PATH`, and other variables as needed to point to the locations of your Java, Android SDK, and NDK installations. 3. **Use a Compatible NDK**: Make sure you are using an NDK version that is compatible with your Android project. Some NDK versions may not work properly on Alpine. 4. **C/C++ Build Issues**: If your Android project conta

Alpine linux how to load system into RAM

 Alpine Linux is known for its lightweight and minimalistic design, and it's often used in scenarios where loading the entire system into RAM can be beneficial. Here's a general outline of how to load the Alpine Linux system into RAM: 1. **Boot Alpine Linux**:    - Boot your Alpine Linux system. You can use a live CD, USB, or an existing Alpine Linux installation. 2. **Enable initramfs**:    - To load the system into RAM, you need to create an initial RAM filesystem (initramfs) to contain your root file system. This can be done using the `mkinitfs` command.    ```    mkinitfs    ```    You can specify additional options and paths as needed. The `mkinitfs` command creates an initramfs file in `/boot` that will be used during the boot process. 3. **Update Bootloader Configuration**:    - You'll need to update your bootloader configuration to instruct the system to load the initramfs into RAM. The bootloader configuration depends on the bootloader you are using. Alpine Linux t