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by throw5959 533 days ago
What gatekeeping? I'm talking about Android project goals. They never intended to provide any direct userspace access to the Linux kernel. The Linux kernel is supposed to be an implementation detail that can be replaced without breaking app compatibility.
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surajrmal 531 days ago
That is more of a theory than reality. In practice you need to emulate the Linux kernel in order to run Android. Keep in mind that Android is more than just the apps you run.
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throw5959 531 days ago
Yes, I agree. But it is the stated goal.
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