Home News Why is Android so different from Linux distros? By April 13, 2015 Android is based on Linux, but that doesn’t mean that it’s the same as your average Linux distribution. A redditor wanted to know why Android is so different from the desktop distributions that we all know and love. Complete Story Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Print Get the Free Newsletter! Subscribe to Developer Insider for top news, trends, & analysis Email Address By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Subscribe Must Read Blog WordPress 6.7 Debuts Twenty Twenty-Five Theme and Zoom Out Feature Blog Reset the WordPress Admin Password Using CLI (via 2 Methods) Blog Fedora 42 to Port the Anaconda Installer to Wayland, Default to Anaconda WebUI Blog A Simple Breakdown of Localhost and 127.0.0.1 in Networking Blog Valve Releases Steam Client Update to Further Improve Native Linux Gaming