Like isnt android linux already? Why Not just fork it if everyone is unsatisfied with google and pushes for linux phones?
Am I missing something?
Like isnt android linux already? Why Not just fork it if everyone is unsatisfied with google and pushes for linux phones?
Am I missing something?
“Linux” is usually used as a term for the operating system based on the kernel. Look up “pars pro toto”.
Mr Stallman tried to remedy that by telling us all to call it GNU/Linux. He’s not wrong (even the license, the GPL, is GNU) but it still isn’t the whole picture. Also I’m sure some Rust fans will tell you that a revolution is underway replacing venerable GNU tools with new, alround Just Better™ versions. Anyhow, I have given up on calling it GNU/Linux and now use terms like “true Linux OS”.
So, a Linux phone is one that is internally a Linux operating system. The difference (to Android) is worldview-shattering. Just like with your other Linux machines, you are in control and not $CORPO.
Maybe we should start calling it GNU/Linux again, I myself am to blame of starting to call it just Linux in recent years.
It implies that it’s the GNU stuff I care about (just as much as the kernel). But e.g. systemd is not GNU. And let me tell you, it is really cool to have systemd on your phone, write your own services.
I wouldn’t want to call it systemd/Linux either though. Or GPL/Linux.