{"id":25540572,"date":"2022-09-04T00:54:03","date_gmt":"2022-09-03T19:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25540572"},"modified":"2025-05-31T17:12:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T11:42:04","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-linux-and-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-linux-and-android\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Difference between Linux and Android?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e2fa838c3e2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e2fa838c3e2\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-linux-and-android\/#Introduction\" >Introduction\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-linux-and-android\/#What_is_Linux\" >What is Linux?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-linux-and-android\/#What_is_Android\" >What is Android?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-linux-and-android\/#Difference_between_Linux_and_Android\" >Difference between Linux and Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-linux-and-android\/#Conclusion_Linux_and_Android\" >Conclusion: Linux and Android<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-title\">\n<p>With operating systems releasing every now and then, keeping track of them is a big task. Especially, when mobile companies have started releasing their own operating systems. But how is it possible? Are there much differences between operating systems used in mobile phones and PCs &#8211; specifically, between Linux and Android? Let us find out!<\/p>\n<p><em>Check out this video by Entri in Malayalam!<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"  id=\"_ytid_84505\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hFQEjbNw03k?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=0&playsinline=1&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"article-title\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 15px;\">Linux <\/strong><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 15px;\">is a group of open-source Unix-like operating systems which was developed by Linus Torvalds. It is a package of Linux distribution. Some of the most used Linux distributions are Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu. It was basically written in C language and assembly language. The kernel used in Linux is a Monolithic kernel. The target systems of Linux distributions are cloud computing, embedded systems, mobile devices, personal computers, servers, mainframe computers, and supercomputers. The first version of Linux was launched in 1991. The most recent version of Linux for personal computers is 5.6 (kernel).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 15px;\">Android\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 15px;\">is a mobile operating system that is provided by Google. It is based on the modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software. It is specifically designed for touchscreen mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. It was developed using C, Java, C++, and other languages. The first version of Android was launched by Google in 2008. The latest stable version of Android is Android 10. It is provided totally free of cost. It is the most used operating system overall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25613071 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/programming-background-with-person-working-with-codes-computer-1-300x200.webp\" alt=\"linux\" width=\"424\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/programming-background-with-person-working-with-codes-computer-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/programming-background-with-person-working-with-codes-computer-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/programming-background-with-person-working-with-codes-computer-1-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/programming-background-with-person-working-with-codes-computer-1-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/programming-background-with-person-working-with-codes-computer-1.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"td-page-content tagdiv-type\">\n<p>From smartphones to cars, supercomputers and home appliances, home desktops to enterprise servers, the Linux operating system is everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>Linux has been around since the mid-1990s and has reached a user-base that spans the globe. Linux is actually everywhere: It\u2019s in your phones, your thermostats, in your cars, refrigerators, and televisions. It also runs most of the Internet, all of the world\u2019s top 500 supercomputers, and the world\u2019s stock exchanges.<\/p>\n<p>But besides being the platform of choice to run desktops, servers, and embedded systems across the globe, Linux is one of the most reliable, secure and worry-free operating systems available.<\/p>\n<p>Here is all the information you need to get up to speed on the Linux platform.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/flutter-training-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Thinking about developing an app? Create one with Entri&#8217;s Flutter training course!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Linux\"><\/span><strong>What is Linux?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like Windows, iOS, and Mac OS, Linux is an operating system. In fact, one of the most popular platforms on the planet, Android, is powered by the Linux operating system. An operating system is software that manages all of the hardware resources associated with your desktop or laptop. To put it simply, the operating system manages the communication between your software and your hardware. Without the operating system (OS), the software wouldn\u2019t function.<\/p>\n<p>The Linux operating system comprises several different pieces:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25613073 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Untitled-1-1-300x289.webp\" alt=\"features of linux\" width=\"408\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Untitled-1-1-300x289.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Untitled-1-1-24x24.webp 24w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Untitled-1-1-150x145.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Untitled-1-1.webp 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Bootloader<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The software that manages the boot process of your computer. For most users, this will simply be a splash screen that pops up and eventually goes away to boot into the operating system.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Kernel\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This is the one piece of the whole that is actually called \u2018Linux\u2019. The kernel is the core of the system and manages the CPU, memory, and peripheral devices. The kernel is the lowest level of the OS.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Init system<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This is a sub-system that bootstraps the user space and is charged with controlling daemons. One of the most widely used init systems is systemd, which also happens to be one of the most controversial. It is the init system that manages the boot process, once the initial booting is handed over from the bootloader (i.e., GRUB or GRand Unified Bootloader).<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Daemons\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>These are background services (printing, sound, scheduling, etc.) that either start up during boot or after you log into the desktop.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Graphical server<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This is the sub-system that displays the graphics on your monitor. It is commonly referred to as the X server or just X.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Desktop environment<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This is the piece that the users actually interact with. There are many desktop environments to choose from (GNOME, Cinnamon, Mate, Pantheon, Enlightenment, KDE, Xfce, etc.). Each desktop environment includes built-in applications (such as file managers, configuration tools, web browsers, and games).<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Applications\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Desktop environments do not offer the full array of apps. Just like Windows and macOS, Linux offers thousands upon thousands of high-quality software titles that can be easily found and installed. Most modern Linux distributions include App Store-like tools that centralize and simplify application installation. For example, Ubuntu Linux has the Ubuntu Software Center (a rebrand of GNOME Software) which allows you to quickly search among the thousands of apps and install them from one centralized location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/flutter-training-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Level up in app development with Entri&#8217;s Flutter course. Click to know more!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Why use Linux?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>This is the one question that most people ask. Why bother learning a completely different computing environment, when the operating system that ships with most desktops, laptops, and servers works just fine?<\/p>\n<p>To answer that question, I would pose another question. Does that operating system you are currently using really work \u201cjust fine\u201d? Or, do you find yourself battling obstacles like viruses, malware, slow down, crashes, costly repairs, and licensing fees?<br \/>\nIf you struggle with the above, Linux might be the perfect platform for you. Linux has evolved into one of the most reliable computer ecosystems on the planet. Combine that reliability with zero cost of entry and you have the perfect solution for a desktop platform.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25613074\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25613074\" style=\"width: 288px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25613074\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/linux.jpg\" alt=\"linux\" width=\"288\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/linux.jpg 206w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/linux-150x178.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25613074\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That\u2019s right, zero cost of entry\u2026 as in free. You can install Linux on as many computers as you like without paying a cent for software or server licensing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at the cost of a Linux server in comparison to Windows Server 2016. The price of the Windows Server 2016 Standard edition is $882.00 USD (purchased directly from Microsoft). That doesn\u2019t include Client Access License (CALs) and licenses for other software you may need to run (such as a database, a web server, mail server, etc.). For example, a single user CAL, for Windows Server 2016, costs $38.00. If you need to add 10 users, for example, that\u2019s $388.00 more dollars for server software licensing.\u00a0 With the Linux server, it\u2019s all free and easy to install. In fact, installing a full-blown web server (that includes a database server), is just a few clicks or commands away.<\/p>\n<p>If zero cost isn\u2019t enough to win you over\u2013what about having an operating system that will work, trouble free, for as long as you use it? Linux is generally far less vulnerable to attacks such as ransomware, malware, or viruses. As for server reboots, they are only necessary if the kernel is updated. It is not out of the ordinary for a Linux server to go years without being rebooted. If you follow the regular recommended updates, stability and dependability are practically assured.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Android\"><\/span><strong>What is Android?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Android is the best-selling Operating System among various mobile platforms across the globe. Hundreds of millions of mobile devices are powered by Android in more than 190 countries of the world. It conquered around 72.15% of the global market share as of May 2025, and this trend is growing bigger every other day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong>: Basics of\u00a0XML\u00a0and\u00a0Java\u00a0or\u00a0Kotlin programming language.<\/p>\n<p>The different pieces that comprise the Android OS are:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25613075 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Untitled-2-300x185.webp\" alt=\"features of android\" width=\"475\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Untitled-2-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Untitled-2-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Untitled-2-150x92.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Untitled-2-750x462.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Untitled-2.webp 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"296\"><strong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"296\">1. Linux Kernel<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"505\">\n<li data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"326\">\n<p data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"326\">Acts as the core of the OS.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"426\">\n<p data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"426\">Manages low-level hardware interactions (e.g., memory, process management, networking, security).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"505\">\n<p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"505\">Includes device drivers for things like the display, camera, Bluetooth, etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"555\"><strong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"555\">2. Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"727\">\n<li data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"622\">\n<p data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"622\">Provides a standard interface for hardware vendors to implement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"664\">\n<p data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"664\">Allows Android to be hardware-agnostic.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"727\">\n<p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"727\">Examples: Camera HAL, Audio HAL, Bluetooth HAL, Sensors HAL.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"766\"><strong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"766\">3. Android Runtime (ART)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"924\">\n<li data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"798\">\n<p data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"798\">Replaces the older Dalvik VM.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"872\">\n<p data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"872\">Runs apps using Ahead-Of-Time (AOT) compilation for better performance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"924\">\n<p data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"924\">Includes core Java libraries for app development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"964\"><strong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"964\">4. Native C\/C++ Libraries<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1182\">\n<li data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1010\">\n<p data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1010\">Libraries used by both the system and apps.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1182\">\n<p data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1022\">Examples:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1182\">\n<li data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1056\">\n<p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1056\">libc: standard C library.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1094\">\n<p data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1094\">WebKit: web rendering engine.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1133\">\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1133\">OpenGL ES: graphics rendering.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1182\">\n<p data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1182\">SQLite: lightweight relational database.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1218\"><strong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1218\">5. Java API Framework<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1561\">\n<li data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1287\">\n<p data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1287\">Exposes the functionality of the Android system to app developers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1331\">\n<p data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1331\">Built on top of native libraries and ART.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1561\">\n<p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1344\">Key parts:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1561\">\n<li data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1393\">\n<p data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1393\">Activity Manager: manages app lifecycle.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1437\">\n<p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1437\">Window Manager: manages UI windows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1498\">\n<p data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1498\">Content Providers: manage data sharing between apps.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1561\">\n<p data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1561\">Package Manager: handles app installation and updates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1594\"><strong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1594\">6. System Services<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1813\">\n<li data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1652\">\n<p data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1652\">Run in the background to handle core Android functions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1813\">\n<p data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1664\">Examples:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1813\">\n<li data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1708\">\n<p data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1708\">Location Manager: for GPS services.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1766\">\n<p data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1766\">Notification Manager: for managing notifications.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1813\">\n<p data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1813\">Telephony Manager: for phone services.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1848\"><strong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1848\">7. Application Layer<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"2046\">\n<li data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1898\">\n<p data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1898\">The topmost layer where user-facing apps exist.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1990\">\n<p data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1990\">Includes both system apps (like Phone, Settings, Camera) and user-installed apps.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2046\">\n<p data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2046\">Apps run in their own sandboxed process for security.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2081\"><strong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2081\">8. Android System UI<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2224\">\n<li data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2128\">\n<p data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2128\">The system&#8217;s graphical interface components.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2224\">\n<p data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2140\">Includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2224\">\n<li data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2159\">\n<p data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2159\">Status bar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2182\">\n<p data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2182\">Navigation bar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2202\">\n<p data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2202\">Lock screen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2224\">\n<p data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2224\">Notifications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Why Use Android?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you ask this question in front of an iOS user and an Android user, a debate is sure to follow that may or may not end up in a fight! (joking) The question as to why use Android is relevant in trying to understand its use cases and for whom exactly. Let us dive into that aspect. For that, we need to categorise the consumers into 3:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When it comes to the normal user, they get to choose from a large range of devices that support the OS, and that too for prices ranging from budget to flagship. You get built-in Google integration, like Gmail, Maps, Assistant, Drive, etc. and customise the whole software according to your choices. On that note, you could sideload apps from outside the Play Store, granting you full access to your device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25613072 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/simplified-android-robot-icon-1-300x169.webp\" alt=\"android\" width=\"398\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/simplified-android-robot-icon-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/simplified-android-robot-icon-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/simplified-android-robot-icon-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/simplified-android-robot-icon-1-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/simplified-android-robot-icon-1-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/simplified-android-robot-icon-1-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/simplified-android-robot-icon-1.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Android is a gold mine for developers. Primarily, due to the global share it holds, the reach developers can get is high in number. With the base on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), developers have the freedom to modify the OS, build custom ROMs, or tailor apps for specific use cases. Additionally, programming languages used are familiar(Java and Kotlin) along with the existence of Android Studio to play with. Finally, Android offers access to rich APIs such as sensors, cameras, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, machine learning, and more.<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturers and OEMs profit the most out of Android OS. Due to the free licensing from AOSP, you can freely customise for different branding or hardware. Due to the modular architecture present, they can easily roll out faster updates and maintenance Brands can produce custom UIs on their devices due to this big feature.\n<ul>\n<li>Samsung &#8211; One UI<\/li>\n<li>Xiaomi &#8211; MIUI<\/li>\n<li>OnePlus &#8211; Oxygen OS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/flutter-training-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master Android app development with Entri. Enrol now to elevate your career!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"GFG_AD_gfg_mobile_336x280\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_between_Linux_and_Android\"><\/span><strong>Difference between Linux and Android <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The difference between Linux and Android are as follows:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>LINUX<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>ANDROID<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>It was developed by\u00a0<strong>Linus Torvalds<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<td>It was developed by\u00a0<strong>Google LLC<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>It was launched in 1991.<\/td>\n<td>It was launched in 2008.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>It is designed for PC of all companies.<\/td>\n<td>It is specifically designed for mobile devices.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kernel used in Linux is Monolithic.<\/td>\n<td>Its Kernel type is Linux-based.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>It has the preferred license of GNU GPLv2 (kernel).<\/td>\n<td>It has the preferred license of Apache 2.0 and GNU GPLv2.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>It is written mainly using C and assembly language.<\/td>\n<td>It is written using C, C++, Java and other languages.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>It is used in personal computers with complex tasks.<\/td>\n<td>It is the most used operating system overall.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Its target system types are embedded systems, mobile devices, personal computers, servers, mainframe computers and supercomputers.<\/td>\n<td>Its target system types are smartphones and tablet computers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>It is mostly used for hacking purpose-based, tasks.<\/td>\n<td>It is used in mobile devices for all simple tasks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Linux holds a smaller footprint compared to android.<\/td>\n<td>Android holds a large footprint comparative Linux.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>It is a derived version of Unix.<\/td>\n<td>It is executed on virtual machines.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Linux distros use GNU C.<\/td>\n<td>Android uses its own C library, Bionic.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Linux supports multiple architectures.<\/td>\n<td>Android only supports only two major architectures: x86 and ARM.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/flutter-training-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Become an Android App Developer with Entri&#8217;s Flutter training course! Join Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Linux_and_Android\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion: Linux and Android<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To sum up, while both Linux and Android have Linux Kernel at their core, they differ in their design, usage, and purpose. Linux serves as a versatile, open-source OS suitable for a wide variety of systems and hardware offering features like robust security, customization, and a variety of user interfaces. Android, on the other hand, is a mobile centric OS focusing on user-friendly UIs and Google integration.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding these differences would help users, developers, and manufacturers to get the most out of both these operating systems. If you feel like Android is the winner here and want to learn more about web and app development, check out Entri&#8217;s<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/flutter-training-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Flutter training course<\/a><\/strong>. With expert mentors and practical applications, you can master app development within a limited time. Enrol now and immerse yourself into the world of app development!<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Related articles<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/flutter-vs-android-studio-whats-the-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flutter Vs Android Studio: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"jeg_post_title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/major-skills-for-android-developer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Major Skills for Android Developer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/which-is-better-to-learn-ios-or-android\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Which is better to learn? iOS or Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/learning-android-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learning Android Development In 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/what-is-an-sdk-in-android-with-definitiontypes-and-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Is An SDK in Android? 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