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Android vs Linux kernel

A side-by-side look at Android and Linux kernel. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Android

Android

Mobile Operating Systems

Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google. It is based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open source software. Android is designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

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Linux kernel

Linux kernel

Os & Utilities

The Linux kernel is a free and open-source operating system kernel first released in 1991 by Linus Torvalds. It serves as the core of Linux operating systems and is used widely in servers, mainframes, embedded devices, and Android smartphones.

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