Google themselves all the time put emphasis on the fact that Android - a truly open operating system , confirming that the publication of fresh code after each release in AOSP. However, in the telecom environment, there are a significant number of people willing to challenge the title .
They are especially intensified yesterday after the Network " flowed " Google claims to manufacturers of Android-devices , install software branded services and applications of the search giant .
A Ben Edelman (Ben Edleman), claiming that advised many companies , who had to sue Google, published a web document called Mobile Application Distribution Agreement (MADA) from 2011 . It describes the requirements for the search giant to manufacturers of Android-devices if they decided to use his services , and that almost all the companies that produce the OS smartphones . Mr. Edelman also supplied text MADA own comments incriminating nature , trying to prove that Android is so open.
But let's not get hysterical and briefly discuss the requirements Google. First of all, the search giant has bought a license requires the installation of a full package of partner applications , ie they can not leave the system store Play, but to abandon the client Google+. MADA also describes the location of the program shortcuts and Google search bar on the screen just purchased the device. "Corporation of good" sets strict limits on this issue , but allows it to fit the application in a separate folder . Do not alter these programs or self-update / replacement from the manufacturer.
In addition , Google obliges each signatory producer MADA give a monthly report on the number of units sold . Data should be sufficiently detailed separated by regions . Google does not allow producers to receive direct benefits from the use of these services , whether buying or advertising within applications .
Of course, the requirements for producing Google Android-based device partners rather tough , very similar to those that Microsoft makes to creating Windows Phone smartphones companies. But it is worth to remember that services and applications " good corporation " - private, commercial products are separated from the system.
Particularly active-minded people against Google appeal to the fact that some new third-party applications completely " tied " to the package Play Services and can not work without it. However, the " fault" of the search giant only in the fact that he released under a commercial license better tools than there is in "naked » Android, and made them free for developers. But he continues to develop and the main part of the system and publish under the GPL and Apeche.
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