Why the "I Own My Hardware" Argument Misses the Point on Sideloading
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Summary
This article examines the common argument in the sideloading debate that users should be able to run any code on hardware they own. While the author agrees with this principle, they argue it's moot in the context of Google's restrictions on Android sideloading, suggesting the debate often misses the real issues at play.
Key quotes
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I agree entirely with this point, but within the context of this discussion it's moot
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