Comment by fc417fc802
1 year ago
Which makes life more difficult for downstream projects. However the recent release didn't include the usual device-specific sources.
> This means AOSP 16 cannot currently be built or run on any recent Pixel device easily just using official source. It’s unclear whether this is a delay or a policy change. Either way, it seriously disrupts custom ROM development and our porting efforts.
Once they give you the device, they're legally required to give you the source code. Most manufacturers don't, but you can sue them and win.
Most of AOSP is Apache 2.0 licensed (permissive, not copyleft)
I believe the device tree stuff is GPL due to the kernel. Might be mistaken though.
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I think they're counting on that fight. Good luck, I look forward to seeing the gofundme...
This is more an opportunity for the EU to suddenly play harder ball than expected.