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Source code is not required for such auditing, it just makes it easier in some ways. Anyway, the main method of distribution of open source software is as preco
by quasque 14y ago
Source code is not required for such auditing, it just makes it easier in some ways. Anyway, the main method of distribution of open source software is as precompiled binaries so the same issue arises there.
- gizmo686 14y agoIf the binary blob does not match the source code, that will be discovered quickly. Also, if the Government (or other entity) is doing an audit, it does not seem like much work to compile from source.