Google became one of those OEMs that drag their feet and make it a hassle to publish the source code. This happens because they are not interested in open source Android anymore
replyAlas, the licences have become outdated and we haven't kept up, because most have played by the spirit of the rules up to this point. There is an expectation that source code will be readily available using modern tooling, like a version control system, but that's not what the licences actually require.
replySpirit of the law vs Letter of the law argument. Which ever side of the coin you stand on.
replyI hate to be that guy but publishing source online for free theoretically involves unbounded distribution costs that can't be recovered. That isn't the issue here but it should be considered before changing a license.
replyGoogle has servers inside ISP networks that distribute YouTube videos. They pay nothing for the distribution costs, I think they don’t even pay for electricity/cooling. If they wanted to distribute Android source code, they wouldn’t have to pay a dime.
replyLet not forget that google heavily relies on opensource software.
The Linux kernel being the obvious one in this discussion, which they make extensive use of.
replyGoogle is worth what, a trillion dollars?
replyIt doesn't if you use a better theory
replyGoogle literally has infinite money.
replyInfinite money in the pursuit of profit or an ego trip of an exec. No money for the benefit of community or society.
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