Android has been developed by the developers, and now we can feel for the operating system or OS for Notebook / Netbook or Laptop. Yes, like any other OS that also supports the performance of our computer.
Android-x86 is a project that provides support Android to x86 so it can be used on a variety of netbooks, laptops and tablets. Currently, the new Android-x86 4.2 (based on the latest Android 4.2.2) has been released which includes:
Linux Kernel 3.8.0;
OpenGL ES hardware acceleration for AMD Radeon and Intel chipsets;
Multi-touch, Wi-Fi, Audio, G-sensor, camera and support Backlight control;
Simulate SDCard with internal storage;
Auto mount USB drives and sdcards;
Multi-user support with up to 8 users;
Ethernet support (DHCP only) so you do not have to use WiFi to get internet access, useful to test Android-x86 in VirtualBox, etc.;
VirtualBox support.
Unfortunately, the latest Android-x86 4.2 there is no support on ARM, which means that you can not use a lot of apps and games available on Google Play Store. If you want to support on ARM, you better use traditional Android-x86 from the source or the old version (4.0 RC2 - which is more stable).
Starting with version 4.2, the developers of Android-x86 has created an image that is universal rather than building separate images for different devices. It is in the early development stage so you will probably find bugs.
Download Android x86
The latest Android-x86 4.2 (based on Android 4.2.2) as well as the old available for download - code.google.com. Please try with a live CD, or with a virtual first so no need to install the original OS on the laptop.
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