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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).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Qualcomm goes where Apple won't, readies official Linux support for Snapdragon X Elite | Tom's Hardware (www.tomshardware.com)

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Most of the functionality is present but many important bits are still being developed.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

yeah and technically containers aren't native either? They do run natively on the kernel of the existing machine, but the environment around them is entirely manufactured.

ChromeOS itself isn't even clear about whether it's a VM or a container, it says it's both.

My problem here isn't that you can run android apps on linux, or vice versa, my problem here is that android and linux are two fundamentally different systems, this is like putting a 13inch tire on a car that normally uses 21s. It'll "technically" work, but good luck getting around at any effective pace.