Google Inc. does not abandon the principle of free distribution of the operating system for Android mobile devices . This statement was made on Monday by the chairman of the board of directors of the American corporation, Eric Schmidt. His words are quoted by Bloomberg .

Schmidt assured that Android's purchase position will not be affected by Google's of the American Motorola Mobility . Let us recall that the deal worth $12.5 billion not only allowed the corporation to acquire production facilities, but also to take possession of a portfolio of 17,000 patents.

This fact, according to experts, should help Google in its confrontation with global competitors in the “patent wars.” Their goal, according to the company's management, was, among other things, an attempt to prevent the active spread of Android .

On Monday, Schmidt met with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and executives from the largest Android device manufacturer , Samsung Electronics . After the deal between Google and Motorola Mobility became known , the possibility of launching a South Korean competitor to Android is being actively discussed in Seoul .

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Google , however, assured partners that the purchase of an American company “will not harm the openness of Android ,” and Motorola Mobility itself will remain under management independent of the new owner.

Google: acquisition of Motorola Mobility will not affect the openness of Android