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It might sound both harsh and draconian, Yes, it certainly does. but it’s a necessary feature of a modern app store. Really? I don't see anything in the

• oniTony 15y ago
  I think they defer to the fact that both Apple[1] and Google[2] also have the same feature in their App Stores. Edit: [1] http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/3358134/Apples-Jobs-confirms-iPhone-kill-switch.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/3358134/Apples-Jobs-co... [2] http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/03/07/google_remotely_kills_android_malware_apps/ http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/03/07/google_remotely_kill...
  • Sukotto 15y ago
    "Everyone else is doing it" doesn't cut it with Mom or with me. :)
    • DaveMebs 15y ago
      Maybe not for you, but I'm willing to bet "same as Apple and Google" does cut it for Mom. (Note: I'm talking about the figurative mom, not your biological mother.)
• bradgessler 15y ago
  Its not a function of a modern app store; its a function of mass-producing IT administration. For better or worse, Apple and Microsoft are moving into a world where they're managing higher-level aspects of computing, like apps. I do think this is better for most users. Its why I recommend iPad's to non-savvy users who just want to check email, surf the web, and install a few apps; they don't need to worry about peripheral crap like malware, antivirus software, etc. These moves will more likely aliente users like ourselves. I predict open-source operating systems will matter more as mainstream OS vendors worry less about mass-producing operating systems and more about mass-producing home IT management.