HTC response

	from	HTC <[email protected]>
to	[email protected]
cc	[email protected]
date	Wed, Mar 23, 2011 at 2:01 PM
subject	Regarding your message (11USCW13ENA001722)
mailed-by	htc.com
hide details 2:01 PM (6 hours ago)
Dear Bobbie Kennett,

Thank you for your email regarding the source code for the HTC Thunderbolt. We understand your concerns and apologize for the frustration you have experienced.

As it stands, the majority of Android source code is not released under the GPL but is instead under the Apache Open Source License. You can find information on the licensing by visiting http://developer.android.com/resources/faq/licensingandoss.html, http://arstechnica.com/old/content/2007/11/why-google-chose-the-apache-software-license-over-gplv2.ars and http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.

We apologize for the frustration and will document your concerns. However, the source kernel codes are normally published within 90 to 120 days from the date of device release, which is acceptable under the terms of the applicable licenses. When released, the code will be available at http://developer.htc.com.

Feel free to reply to us directly should you have any further questions. If you feel more comfortable contacting us by phone, you can reach HTC Technical Support at 1-866-449-8358, 6 am to 1 am, 7 days a week.

To send a reply to this message or let me know I have successfully answered your question log in to our ContactUs site using your email address and your ticket number 11USCW13ENA001722.

Sincerely,

Dayton

HTC

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