jonin51972
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Which of the creating of the Android operating system is based on?
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tivogir920
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The Android operating system is based on the Linux kernel. The Linux kernel provides the core functionality of the operating system, including device drivers, memory management, and process management. Android builds upon this foundation and adds additional layers and components to create a complete operating system for mobile devices. These additional layers include the Android Runtime (ART), libraries, application framework, and user interface components. The combination of the Linux kernel and the Android-specific components makes up the Android operating system as we know it today.
jigagi4405
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The Android operating system is primarily based on the Linux kernel. The Linux kernel is an open-source, Unix-like operating system kernel that serves as the foundation for various operating systems, including Android. Google, the creator of Android, adopted the Linux kernel for its mobile operating system.
By utilizing the Linux kernel, Android inherits many of its core features and benefits, such as stability, security, and device driver support. The Linux kernel provides essential functionalities like memory management, process management, hardware abstraction, and security mechanisms.
It's worth noting that while Android is based on the Linux kernel, it is not a traditional Linux distribution for desktop computers. Android has its own unique user interface (UI) framework, runtime environment (Dalvik or ART), and application framework that differentiate it from other Linux-based operating systems.
By utilizing the Linux kernel, Android inherits many of its core features and benefits, such as stability, security, and device driver support. The Linux kernel provides essential functionalities like memory management, process management, hardware abstraction, and security mechanisms.
It's worth noting that while Android is based on the Linux kernel, it is not a traditional Linux distribution for desktop computers. Android has its own unique user interface (UI) framework, runtime environment (Dalvik or ART), and application framework that differentiate it from other Linux-based operating systems.
mited77834
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The Android operating system is based on the Linux kernel. The Linux kernel is an open-source operating system kernel that serves as the foundation for numerous operating systems, including Android. Google, the primary developer of Android, adopted the Linux kernel due to its stability, security, and open-source nature. By building upon the Linux kernel, Google was able to create an open-source and customizable operating system for mobile devices, which has now expanded to various other platforms beyond smartphones, such as tablets, smart TVs, and wearable devices.
lidrukuspo
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The Android operating system is based on the Linux kernel. The Linux kernel serves as the foundation for Android's core system services, device drivers, and hardware abstraction layer. Android extends the Linux kernel with additional software components, libraries, and user interfaces to create a complete operating system for mobile devices. The combination of the Linux kernel and the Android framework provides the underlying infrastructure and capabilities for running applications and managing hardware on Android devices.
The Android operating system is primarily based on the Linux kernel. The Linux kernel forms the foundation of the Android operating system and provides the core functionalities related to hardware abstraction, device drivers, memory management, and process management.
While Android relies on the Linux kernel, it is important to note that Android itself is not a complete Linux distribution. Android builds upon the Linux kernel and adds its own software stack, frameworks, and user interface layers to create a full-fledged mobile operating system.
In addition to the Linux kernel, Android also incorporates various open-source components and libraries from the broader Linux ecosystem. These components, such as the GNU C Library (glibc) and the Linux Standard Base (LSB), help provide additional functionalities and compatibility with Linux-based software.
While Android relies on the Linux kernel, it is important to note that Android itself is not a complete Linux distribution. Android builds upon the Linux kernel and adds its own software stack, frameworks, and user interface layers to create a full-fledged mobile operating system.
In addition to the Linux kernel, Android also incorporates various open-source components and libraries from the broader Linux ecosystem. These components, such as the GNU C Library (glibc) and the Linux Standard Base (LSB), help provide additional functionalities and compatibility with Linux-based software.
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The Android operating system is based on the Linux kernel. Linux is an open-source operating system kernel that serves as the foundation for many different operating systems, including Android. Android was initially developed by Android Inc., a company founded in 2003. In 2005, Google acquired Android Inc., and subsequent versions of the Android operating system have been developed and released by Google. Android utilizes the Linux kernel as its core component, providing the underlying system-level functionality and hardware abstraction necessary for the operation of Android devices.