Google: "Based on this feedback and our ongoing conversations with the community, we are building a new advanced flow that allows experienced users to accept the risks of installing software that isn't verified. We are designing this flow specifically to resist coercion, ensuring that users aren't tricked into bypassing these safety checks while under pressure from a scammer. It will also include clear warnings to ensure users fully understand the risks involved, but ultimately, it puts the choice in their hands."

Thank god. I would've ditched Android for good if this went through, and while it sounds like it would be annoying for casual users to enable unverified apps, at least we can still install them.

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[+] -7 points 11 months ago* (6 children)

Linux on phones or desktops suffer from one major problem as I see it, too much choice.

You make a Windows app it has to work with the latest couple versions, same with Mac.

Make one for Linux and you have to test it against dozens of popular distros, package it in multiple ways, and hope the dependencies are gonna match.

It's an awesome system for IT people and server admins, but for the end user, ehhh... That seems to be the problem things like snap and flat packs are aimed at fixing, which could transition to phones but first you gotta herd the cats into an agreed state.

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  • [–] 12 points 11 months ago* (4 children)

    Why would multiple distros be a factor? A Linux phone would be its own unique distro.

    The issue is device firmware. The OS has to fit the phone, not vice versa.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (3 children)

    In itself true, but if you have several competing distros then you run into the problem of attracting developers to the platform if none have a solid market share. It's a bit of a chicken and egg thing, if a platform doesn't have a sizable user base it's hard to attract developers and it's hard to get a user base without readily available apps.

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