Google Android troubles

Oh boy, it seems like I'm using pirated software on my HTC Magic. I actually never realised that market, Youtube and other Android applications were closed source. So much for all they hype about Android being open source.

When I bought my Android phone a few months back I had my reservations about using Google services, but OTOH I needed a proper PIM solution and since everybody talked about open source Android I bought an Android phone almost as soon as they were available here in .dk.

My initial impression was that it needed more work, however the market application saved the day. Also most PIM tools worked ok, though some had quirks. Furthermore I missed a proper email client and bluetooth tethering. So I ended up rooting the phone and installing Cyanogenmod, which I was more happy with. Though I'm still not highly impressed with Android. However it seems like Google just tried shut down Cyanogenmod:-( I just hope that they will work something out or I might soon be off to find another PIM solution that integrate mobile and laptop properly.