sandboxing security and privacy

[Loïc Minier]

On Wed, Aug 25, 2010, Allison Randal wrote:
> Android's approach is a one-size-fits-all model, where all apps are
> treated as equal no matter what features they use, with an ad hoc
> review process by community users.

 Hmm Android apps have a list of features they are allowed to use, for
 instance place a call, read contacts, read my GPS location, or use the
 network; it's not really a one size fit all.

 I hate the fact that the user is actually involved in reviewing what
 the app can do, but having this meta-data limiting what the app can do
 is useful.

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Loïc Minier