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Re:Ask HN: Why is Android not just another GNU/Linux distro? by smoldesu on Friday November 18, 2022 @05:08PM (#33663079)
> Android, as any other proprietary mobile OS

You are aware of the AOSP, correct? This project enables other projects like LineageOS to do exactly what you're describing.

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Re:Ask HN: Why is Android not just another GNU/Linux distro? by squarefoot on Friday November 18, 2022 @05:28PM (#33663385)
Yes, but the problem is that most platforms (namely tablets and phones) have either closed drivers or locked bootloaders, or both, which makes hard running AOSP running on real iron.
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Re:Ask HN: Why is Android not just another GNU/Linux distro? by smoldesu on Friday November 18, 2022 @06:25PM (#33664370)
That's just how everyone makes tablets now. I wish things were different, but they aren't.
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Re:Ask HN: Why is Android not just another GNU/Linux distro? by wusspuss on Sunday November 20, 2022 @02:49AM (#33679160)
LineageOS is still buggy as hell (AFAIK it doesn't even make "stable" versions anymore since 2016 or so, just nightlies), still takes more resources than GNU/Linux, still doesn't support any good software from the desktop.

But yeah it can give you updates for a few more years after you purchase your phone if you're lucky. Still laughable compared to DECADES old pcs getting updates.

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