Source code released—what does this mean (for an Android n00b)

[Sugarkryptonite]

Hi

I saw a post in the dev section titled "Source code (Android kernel, Ubuntu) now available".

I saw it here and downloaded it in case it disappears:

https://opensource.motorola.com/sf/sfmain/do/go/rel1543?selectedTab=files

What does this mean for the Atrix now? Is this anything special or won't help us at all? Will it be easier for the devs to crack the bootloader?

I'm still up in the air on whether to buy this phone or not and I'm just waiting to see if more development is made on it to choose.

Bell has lowered the price of the phone by $100 until March 31st so I would like to make my decision before that time. Nexus S and Incredible S are also coming to Bell in April so I'm not sure what to do! But Atrix with unlocked bootloader is like unlimited potential!

Thanks,
Elliott

 

[RacecarBMW]

I too would like to know as well what his could mean to the Atrix. ANy one care reply?

please.

 

[RacecarBMW]

Here are the words from another member at this thread Source code (Android kernel, Ubuntu) now available

ikenley

It will make it easier for tweaks and optimization to occur without access to the bootloader.

It could also mean that there is a possibility for custom Roms for the truly gifted Developers who can do it without modifying the Kernel. Has happened for the Milestone and is currently being undertaken for the Milestone 2 (Droid 2)

 

[Sugarkryptonite]

Thanks I saw that too...

Ahhh I want to wait until the Incredible S and even the Nexus S but the thought of having a dual core proc that is very fast is tempting to me...knowing that these devices only have single cores they're not as future proof...but neither is the Atrix if no development is done on it.

 

[tical2k]

I'm fairly sure the source wont disappear for android that is... the kernel stuff maybe? I think android is GPL'd so it has to be released after modification as part of the license.

 

[RacecarBMW]

Thanks I saw that too...

Ahhh I want to wait until the Incredible S and even the Nexus S but the thought of having a dual core proc that is very fast is tempting to me...knowing that these devices only have single cores they're not as future proof...but neither is the Atrix if no development is done on it.

I'm in the same boat as you. Even in Canada.

But I guess I'm going to take the plunge and get this phone I'm getting it tomorrow or the day after.

My reasoning is that there will be a new nexus by the end of the year. But I agree fully to what you said above. I wish Motorola made the Nexus S. I wish it was the atrix but an official google device. If only that happened.

 

[smsparks]

Source Code : OSHWT_U1_4.257.14

Hi

I saw a post in the dev section titled "Source code (Android kernel, Ubuntu) now available".

I saw it here and downloaded it in case it disappears:

https://opensource.motorola.com/sf/sfmain/do/go/rel1543?selectedTab=files

What does this mean for the Atrix now? Is this anything special or won't help us at all? Will it be easier for the devs to crack the bootloader?

I'm still up in the air on whether to buy this phone or not and I'm just waiting to see if more development is made on it to choose.

Bell has lowered the price of the phone by $100 until March 31st so I would like to make my decision before that time. Nexus S and Incredible S are also coming to Bell in April so I'm not sure what to do! But Atrix with unlocked bootloader is like unlimited potential!

Thanks,
Elliott

I see this is the source code for the original retail version (OLYFR_U4_1.2.6). I noticed on there website they also released the source code for what looks like the newest build they have out getting beta tested right now (OSHWT_U1_4.257.14) I might be wrong on that, but if it is, it seems Motorola might be getting easier to work with.

Motorola Website source code >> OSHWT_U1_4.257.14 <<

**Edit** Looks like this is the Source Code for the 'Atrix Webtop'. My bad...