Android isn't a modified Linux, it just uses the very same Linux kernel as any other OS that uses Linux. Android is otherwise this userspace thing where other Linux-based systems have X11 and such with Qt and gtk and other things.
Although not perfect, this really shows the value in the name "GNU/Linux" for the desktop distros and such vs "Android/Linux"
Anyway, Ubuntu phone may not make it (seems unlikely), but it has more of a shot given the death of Firefox OS, not less. Ubuntu phone now has less competition in the alternative-mobile space.
Although not perfect, this really shows the value in the name "GNU/Linux" for the desktop distros and such vs "Android/Linux"
Anyway, Ubuntu phone may not make it (seems unlikely), but it has more of a shot given the death of Firefox OS, not less. Ubuntu phone now has less competition in the alternative-mobile space.