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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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I Tried Running Ubuntu on My Phone, Here's How It Went (www.howtogeek.com)

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I wonder why test this on an 11 year old phone?

I have it running on a Pixel 3a and it's definitely smooth, but it still stutters once in a while. It feels slower than Android to me, but not much.

Battery life is indeed excellent, though mine doesnt seem to fast charge.

The camera app was the standout feature to me. The pictures i take look every bit as good as those from Android. I expected the app to be clunky or to have bad colors, but that is not the case at all.

Edit: Pixel 3a not 3

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I thought Ubuntu touch wasn't supported on pixel 3?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

My bad it's a 3a