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The protomammal were the first dinosaur to show mammal caracterisitichs, 40 million of years later the lion and you share that same core of evolution from this animal, it is the same for Linux.
In 30 years since its creation has more than 20 variants that I know of and it will get more. Only Google uses a modified and unique version of Linux for their servers in the datacenters they own, so that would count has Linux subespecie per say.
Like I???ve said it before Linux is changing the IT world and it will be a key help for the evolution of human race too. Making software more accessible to poor people and given them a tool to improve their life and future.
Long live Linux! ???
In 30 years since its creation has more than 20 variants that I know of and it will get more. Only Google uses a modified and unique version of Linux for their servers in the datacenters they own, so that would count has Linux subespecie per say.
Like I???ve said it before Linux is changing the IT world and it will be a key help for the evolution of human race too. Making software more accessible to poor people and given them a tool to improve their life and future.
Long live Linux! ???
... fired up an IMSAI or an ALTAIR and loaded MSBASIC from paper tape, you'd be LYFAO at all this babble.
Your computers - be they desktop, laptop, tablet, or embedded in some device - are either tools, or toys... your choice. Arguing about what's under the hood of your tool or toy is pointless: it does what you want it to, or it does not. If it does not, you may choose to learn how to hack it, or not. If not, get in line, if you can find one. If so, check the lines for potential supporters/customers - just be sure you're talking tools and toys.
Your computers - be they desktop, laptop, tablet, or embedded in some device - are either tools, or toys... your choice. Arguing about what's under the hood of your tool or toy is pointless: it does what you want it to, or it does not. If it does not, you may choose to learn how to hack it, or not. If not, get in line, if you can find one. If so, check the lines for potential supporters/customers - just be sure you're talking tools and toys.
Does loading TDL BASIC from a paper tape count? Ever so much fun pulling it through the tape reader by hand and then refolding it.
We don't ask if Bodhi or Xubuntu are relatives of Ubuntu just because of a different software loadout and UI. We don't question if Damn Small and Puppy Linux are Linux like Redhat. They are because they run the Linux kernel.
Android is Linux for the same reason, though it really should take advantage of more of the kernel's power rather than rely on the high level Java sandbox.
Android is Linux for the same reason, though it really should take advantage of more of the kernel's power rather than rely on the high level Java sandbox.
This is nonsense. Many authors have stated several thousand times about all the cell phones that run linux. Well, that isn't the complete version of linux is it? All that code on an itty-bitty phone? Then why make any sort of a distinction here. Every form of linux is different and this is too. It is linux, let it go at that. Now bring out a subject worth arguing and yelling about.
Okay, even if Android is open-source, what can you with it? Compile it for your own tablet and build your own Android with Black Jack and Hookers?
Black jack, I'm sure, is already available. The hookers - on the web, if you want to use a computer to find them. Or skip it all and just stick to the ride.
Otherwise, I'm not sure what you are asking/saying here.
Otherwise, I'm not sure what you are asking/saying here.
I doubt we'll ever know unless it goes to court, that there then is a judgement and that the findings are made public. Pigs may well fly !!!
You can even run it on a PC, but I don't know why you would, except to check out the interface before buying an Android device. It is generic rather than vendor-specific Android, though.
Linux is open source, so if it is the kernel for Android (as it is), who would benefit by challenging it?
Android remains Android and Linux remains Linux. Where's the rub????
Android remains Android and Linux remains Linux. Where's the rub????
Is that because we are more intelligent than others or because we are scared that no one is going to listen....? Android is Linux...
Unless Android uses the entire Linux kernel, It cant be said that it is Linux. It is a modified version of Linux.
Every Linux is a modified version of Linux.
No Linux is all the Linux there is, you know.
No Linux is all the Linux there is, you know.
I think they are refering to the relationship between parent and child. While Google contributes huge amounts to other development efforts and probably to the kernel itself, the kernel used under Android apears to be a one-way relationship from Kernel.org to Android without much code submission in return.
By contrast, what folks are claiming as real "Linux" based distributions are ones where the kernel.org to distribution relationship is more equal; the distro takes the source to make it's kernel with whatever additions it may make however the distro also gives source additions and modifications back to the parent kernel.org.
In terms of structure, Android is very divergent from a general purpose distrobution also, it's more of a palm tree with one-off kernel at the roots, minimal trunk stack on top and lush leafy java'ish runtime environment at the distant top. User's must hack the device to fill in the missing userland between kernel and runtime environment.
By contrast, traditional distributions provide a more complete stack including all the bits between kernel and app sandbox. Even knoppix, Backtrack and GParted LiveCD are far closer to complete distributions than Android. Actualy, OPHCrack LiveCd which is really only meant to run the one program still provides a complete kernel, userland and desktop environment with OPHCrack resting happily on top.
By contrast, what folks are claiming as real "Linux" based distributions are ones where the kernel.org to distribution relationship is more equal; the distro takes the source to make it's kernel with whatever additions it may make however the distro also gives source additions and modifications back to the parent kernel.org.
In terms of structure, Android is very divergent from a general purpose distrobution also, it's more of a palm tree with one-off kernel at the roots, minimal trunk stack on top and lush leafy java'ish runtime environment at the distant top. User's must hack the device to fill in the missing userland between kernel and runtime environment.
By contrast, traditional distributions provide a more complete stack including all the bits between kernel and app sandbox. Even knoppix, Backtrack and GParted LiveCD are far closer to complete distributions than Android. Actualy, OPHCrack LiveCd which is really only meant to run the one program still provides a complete kernel, userland and desktop environment with OPHCrack resting happily on top.
We of the Android / Linux world should get our collective heads together, and figure out where / how apple and microsoft have "Accidentally Copied" our beloved Linux/ BSD ( Apple) CODE into their own. And get away with paying no royalties..
Normally, the guy yelling foul the most, is himself guilty of the same.
We HAVE to stop the Evil Axis of apple/microsoft willy-nilly creating mischief to make up for their inability to penetrate the market ( ms ) OR head off a serious competitor (apfle)!
By the way. It is just WRONG to know that(1) apfle can steal and admit it to the world. (2) Lie & commit perjury to the German courts and THEN create grief for the Android community. As for microsoft, gate's parents were / are big-time atty's in Washington State, so we should know what HIS thing is. But WAIT! microsoft too, stole from apple who sued microsoft for stealing, ( get this) what they ( apple ) stole from Xerox. Jobs ADMITS to shamelessly STEALING XEROX' IP, After all "They ( Xerox) were "Just copyheds" ( he laughs in this intyerview ) Listen here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK7TQVFSA1Y Listen carefully how he tacitly admits APPLE'S STEALING XEROX GUI actually SAVED APPLE from NON-RELEVANCE. ( going out of business )
Normally, the guy yelling foul the most, is himself guilty of the same.
We HAVE to stop the Evil Axis of apple/microsoft willy-nilly creating mischief to make up for their inability to penetrate the market ( ms ) OR head off a serious competitor (apfle)!
By the way. It is just WRONG to know that(1) apfle can steal and admit it to the world. (2) Lie & commit perjury to the German courts and THEN create grief for the Android community. As for microsoft, gate's parents were / are big-time atty's in Washington State, so we should know what HIS thing is. But WAIT! microsoft too, stole from apple who sued microsoft for stealing, ( get this) what they ( apple ) stole from Xerox. Jobs ADMITS to shamelessly STEALING XEROX' IP, After all "They ( Xerox) were "Just copyheds" ( he laughs in this intyerview ) Listen here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK7TQVFSA1Y Listen carefully how he tacitly admits APPLE'S STEALING XEROX GUI actually SAVED APPLE from NON-RELEVANCE. ( going out of business )
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