#BOOX uses a big number of #FOSS stuff in their #epaper tablets. I first thought it's just the #Linux#kernel which they don't release the source code. But I've realized they are using many more FOSS stuff. Like the #Android apps from #SimpleMobile which are not #copyleft but if they were, legally, BOOX had to free their source code, too. One might argue what is the difference when they don't release the source codes. The differences come up when BOOX is in a court. #GPL#free_software
I'm not trashing my BOOX device. It's a useful one. But I hope to switch to #LinuxMobile like #postmarketOS in the future. I've realized there is no app I need and is #Android specific.
I'm not tied to Android yet (#KaiOS is serving me well!) but I'm feeling the pressure for payments, cabs/bikes, and all the cool Android-based #OpenStreetMap contribution tools. The #Palma is tempting.
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