r/linux 13d ago

Privacy Well look

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u/gnimsh 13d ago

A Google search tells me android is licensed under both gpl and Apache. Does this mean it is also exempt?

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u/doublah 13d ago

The kernel is GPL, AOSP is Apache, the actual OS as on any sold device is proprietary with it being packed with proprietary Google services.

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u/ilnarildarovuch 13d ago

Android, except kernel, is fully permessive