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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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change my mind: Ubuntu does the same thing as Android (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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both Linux operating systems have 1. A friendly user interface, 2. A hidden terminal, and 3. A locked down root user, to avoid dangerous actions!! Why do people seem to dislike Android when Ubuntu is similar to it??

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'll address all your points

It's just GNOME but slightly modified
How? Gnome includes a terminal that technically exists (even if slow)
Just use sudo

As for the differences

Ubuntu is open source (Android =/= AOSP)
Sudo is enabled
Ubuntu repository
Gnome is a proper desktop (and can even be a traditional desktop with extensions)
Can be heavily modified
Telemetry can be disabled
The most controversial feature (snaps) can be removed
Ubuntu uses the standard Linux kernel
It's a desktop operating system
It's not owned by a multi billion dollar ad company

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

(Android =/= AOSP)

can you elaborate on this? this is the first i've heard this take. rather I would say Android =/= gservices

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Android generally refers to a complete Android system that includes Google software and services along with additional OEM bloat. Meanwhile ASOP is extremely bare bones and parts of it are being abandoned.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I guess AOSP is barebones, but it's not like anything is being abandoned that matters, AOSP itself is still alive, kicking, and thriving. Interesting to hear that people consider Android, AOSP + proprietary bits. It's not something i've used myself

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Interesting to hear that people consider Android, AOSP + proprietary bits.

Google owns the Android trademark, and they won't let you officially call any OS that doesn't meet their requirements Android. And their requirements include Gapps among other things. That means AOSP is not Android.