This is so true. "Open" has become a software-politics analog of "freedom" in ordinary politics. An undefinable, but very good, thing. (Freedom from taxes?

This is so true. "Open" has become a software-politics analog of "freedom" in ordinary politics. An undefinable, but very good, thing. (Freedom from taxes? Freedom from poverty?) One point of clarity, however, regarding these recent statements is that Andy Rubin helpfully gave his definition of the term: http://twitter.com/Arubin/status/27808662429 http://twitter.com/Arubin/status/27808662429 This definition allows much less wiggle room! It's wiggle room that Google wants back now. ;-)