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> Samsung, whomever can and do modify the code -- those modifications aren't generally open source. That will certainly change quite soon. In the earlier days,
by rms_returns 11y ago
> Samsung, whomever can and do modify the code -- those modifications aren't generally open source.
That will certainly change quite soon. In the earlier days, FOSS was not a concept that masses were aware of, but now is different. There is increasing competition in the smart-phone world and if one of the other manufacturers (say ASUS) makes their Android modifications open-source, they will see a drastic increase in Sales. To keep up with competition, Samsung, etc. will also have to do the same. In other words, competition will ensure the success of open source.
- tobylane 11y ago>if one of the other manufacturers (say ASUS) makes their Android modifications open-source, they will see a drastic increase in Sales Can you expand on this? I don't think enough people care about source access. RMS's exact hardware choices don't go on to sell millions. edit: I didn't see your username before now.