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Google used 'Android is open' as a dishonest slogan to convince developers that it wasn't just a power play. That is why they are being criticized. It's not a
by gibwell 13y ago
Google used 'Android is open' as a dishonest slogan to convince developers that it wasn't just a power play.
That is why they are being criticized. It's not about who is more open. It's that Google misled everyone about their intentions.
- afsina 13y agoProve that Android is not open.
- devcpp 13y agoHe meant free (as in freedom), not open. "Proof" of that is in the submission's article. It's not exactly a formal proof but it has convinced most people here. Unfortunately, this highlights some weaknesses in the GPLv2, which is supposed to guarantee freedom.
- rsynnott 13y agoAndroid largely isn't GPLv2.