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diff --git a/src/source/index.jd b/src/source/index.jd index e39c6112..46d54312 100644 --- a/src/source/index.jd +++ b/src/source/index.jd @@ -18,15 +18,15 @@ page.title=The Android Source Code --> <p> Android is an open-source software stack created for a wide array of devices -with different form factors. The primary purpose of Android is to create an +with different form factors. The primary purposes of Android are to create an open software platform available for carriers, OEMs, and developers to make -their innovative ideas a reality and to create a successful, -real-world product that improves the mobile experience for end users. +their innovative ideas a reality and to introduce a successful, +real-world product that improves the mobile experience for users. -We also wanted to make sure that there was +We also wanted to make sure there was no central point of failure, where one industry player could restrict or control the innovations of any other. The result is a full, production-quality -consumer product whose source is open for customization and porting. +consumer product with source code open for customization and porting. </p> @@ -35,13 +35,14 @@ consumer product whose source is open for customization and porting. <h2 id="governance-philosophy">Governance Philosophy</h2 <p>Android was originated by a group of companies known as the Open Handset Alliance, led by Google. Today, many companies -- both original members -of the OHA and others -- have invested heavily in Android, typically in the form -of allocating significant engineering resources to improve Android and bring Android devices to market. +of the OHA and others -- have invested heavily in Android. These companies have +allocated significant engineering resources to improve Android and bring Android +devices to market. </p> -<p>The companies that have invested in Android have done so on its merits, -because we believe that an open platform is necessary. Android is -intentionally and explicitly an open-source -- as opposed to free software -- -effort: a group of organizations with shared needs has pooled +<p>The companies that have invested in Android have done so on its merits +because we believe an open platform is necessary. Android is +intentionally and explicitly an open-source -- as opposed to a free software -- +effort; a group of organizations with shared needs has pooled resources to collaborate on a single implementation of a shared product. The Android philosophy is pragmatic, first and foremost. The objective is a shared product that each contributor can tailor and customize.</p> @@ -49,10 +50,10 @@ a shared product that each contributor can tailor and customize.</p> <p>Uncontrolled customization can, of course, lead to incompatible implementations. To prevent this, the Android Open Source Project also maintains the <a href="{@docRoot}compatibility/index.html">Android Compatibility Program</a>, which spells out what it means to be "Android -compatible", and what is required of device builders to achieve that status. +compatible" and what is required of device builders to achieve that status. Anyone can (and will!) use the Android source code for any purpose, and we -welcome all such uses. However, in order to take part in the shared -ecosystem of applications that we are building around Android, device builders +welcome all legitimate uses. However, in order to take part in the shared +ecosystem of applications we are building around Android, device builders must participate in the Android Compatibility Program.</p> <p>The Android Open Source Project is led by Google, who @@ -62,4 +63,4 @@ project management technique. We view and manage Android as a single, holistic software product, not a "distribution", specification, or collection of replaceable parts. Our intent is that device builders port Android to a device; they don't implement a specification or curate a -distribution.</p>
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