630: Google's Garden Lockdown
LINUX Unplugged
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Changes in BcacheFS and Android Security Policies
This chapter discusses the recent status change of BcacheFS to an 'externally maintained' category in the Linux kernel, exploring its implications for the future, user influence, and community dynamics. It also critiques Google's new security measures affecting Android, particularly the blockage of sideloading unverified apps, raising concerns about increased control and security implications. The speakers reflect on the necessary balance between security and openness in software development and the potential challenges that lie ahead for users and developers.
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