It comes with a new Linux kernel and brings support for some new features

Jul 19, 2012 08:44 GMT  ·  By

Android-x86, the famous port of Google's Android platform for the x86 (32-bit) architecture has just reached version 4.0 RC2.

Android-x86 is a Live CD Linux distribution created mostly for the Eee PC netbooks, but can also run on any other 32-bit (x86) platform.

Highlights of Android-x86 4.0 RC2:

• Linux kernel 3.0.36 has been implemented, bringing more drivers and bug-fixes; • Dalvik JIT compiler support has been enabled; • Some 3G modems are now supported; • Arm translator can now be used, but it still needs Intel's libraries from BuilDroid; • Physical keyboard layout selection implemented; • Added support for two cameras; • Fake SD card has been replaced by internal storage support.

More details about the release can be found in the official announcement.

Download Android-x86 4.0 RC2 right now from Softpedia. Remember that this is a development release and it should NOT be installed on production machines. It is intended to be used for testing purposes only.