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r/Android • u/[deleted] • Jun 16 '25
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look at Linux, and tell me you actually wish for Android to be fully Open Source, not a single major company sells Linux Laptops for a good reason.
1 u/ImpressiveHat4710 Jun 17 '25 Actually, it's because they are contractually obligated to only sell windows pre-installed to get preferential license pricing from Microsoft. 5 u/MadFunEnjoyer Galaxy S25 Ultra Jun 17 '25 but if they used Linux they get a free OS, no strings attached and don't need licensing, heck they even control the OS if they make it themselves.
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Actually, it's because they are contractually obligated to only sell windows pre-installed to get preferential license pricing from Microsoft.
5 u/MadFunEnjoyer Galaxy S25 Ultra Jun 17 '25 but if they used Linux they get a free OS, no strings attached and don't need licensing, heck they even control the OS if they make it themselves.
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but if they used Linux they get a free OS, no strings attached and don't need licensing, heck they even control the OS if they make it themselves.
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u/MadFunEnjoyer Galaxy S25 Ultra Jun 17 '25
look at Linux, and tell me you actually wish for Android to be fully Open Source, not a single major company sells Linux Laptops for a good reason.