They did. Google basically says: "Use our OS for free and you don't have to pay for a Windows license; plus it's open source so you can modify it in any way yo

They did. Google basically says: "Use our OS for free and you don't have to pay for a Windows license; plus it's open source so you can modify it in any way you want." So we end up with a carrier free for all. Marketroids gone wild, infesting your phone with a million "punch the monkey" and Banzai Buddy adware, spyware, and pop-ups. This is the future of Android. I have a feeling it will become easier for hackers to root their phones and install a clean OS, so it will be just like buying a cheap Dell computer - wipe it clean, put Ubuntu on it, and you're golden.