X11 hack runs OS within Android

Theres much talk of Android’s openness and put to debate by Symbian Foundation’s Execs calling it a “marketing” gimmic. And Google retaliating by talking about membership fee demanded by Symbian Foundation.

I’d say one major factor that defines any Operating System’s opennes is the End users freedom to heavily mod the OS without any legal threats. Its true that Android is Linux’s baby but Android is not equal to Linux! Google may have maintained a little control over it. Its too early to passout a judgement with Android’s only one device out.

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X11 hack is out there throw out Android from G1 with another OS! G1 user ghostwalker from Androidfanatic.com has successfully found a way to install Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment and connect it the the Android VNC Viewer. Check the instructions here and of course we’re just passing on the information and are not responsible for any harm to your G1/Android :)

via Engadget

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