Comment by gibwell

11 years 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.

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afsina  11 years ago

Prove that Android is not open.

  • devcpp  11 years ago

    He 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.