Stefan wrote: > Isn't google violating GPLv2 when it does not release the Code now? > I could use some GPL'ed code, change it, give it to manufacturer and say > i'll release it to public when the product is finish. > Thats totally against GPL, cause it prevents other company to use the > same code like the official manufacturer do. > > Or do i miss something?
Yes, you missed the vital step of not accusing GPL violation until you determine whether the code in question is actually licensed under the GPL. The Android system is an aggregation of things that are GPL'd (for which Google released the source code *ahead* of the announcement), and things that are not GPL'd (for which, like it or not, it is totally their perogative to choose whether and when they release the source code). Vincent wrote: > That is only required once the *distribute* the software. They *have* distributed the software. And they have distributed the source code for the pieces of the software which is derived from GPL'd code. <rant> There are enough *real* GPL violaters in this world. Stop crying wolf over those companies whose business model you may not agree with, but who are meticulous about complying with the GPL for the GPL'd software they are using. </rant> -- Rod _______________________________________________ OpenMoko community mailing list [email protected] http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
