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I was under the impression that the kernel extension was a separate product, it's being included in the standalone Dropbox application? You do have a point abou
by lm2s 10y ago
I was under the impression that the kernel extension was a separate product, it's being included in the standalone Dropbox application?
You do have a point about giving it administrator privileges, the post however shows very clearly that they are abusing your trust which is enough for people to think twice before using their application..
- eridius 10y agoWhat kernel extension? Dropbox has a Finder plugin for badges, but what would they need a kernel extension for?
- 0x0 10y agoThis kernel extension: /Library/Extensions/Dropbox.kext And good question.
- danieldk 10y agoI don't see that on my Mac, probably a different client version. I guess it's related to Project Infinite: https://blogs.dropbox.com/tech/2016/05/going-deeper-with-project-infinite/ https://blogs.dropbox.com/tech/2016/05/going-deeper-with-pro...
- _razvan 10y agoThe kernel extension implements Dropbox Infinite.