Is Android Really Open Source? And Does It Even Matter?
I use Android because it’s made from Linux, and I’m not alone here. Many open source desktop users first picked up an Android phone due to the appeal of a Linux-based mobile operating system. I’m sure that’s why many of you are reading this now. Android has seen wide adoption, and that has caused some discomfort. This is only partly due to the occasional Linux user’s desire to buck the mainstream. The bigger problem is what phone makers, carriers, and even Google have done to the operating system. The fact of the matter is, any Android phone you pick up…
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