[jonalmeida]

> One is not really dependent on the other. You could use open source and not allow modifications or you could use closed source software and allow endless customization.

Good point.

> Most of the good stuff ends up in standard android after a while, which wouldn't have happened if no one was allowed to make the changes in the first place.

This was mainly due to Google pushing more stuff through Play Services. It would be nice if there was some more control/constraints on Linux flavours.