@fdroidorg@floss.social @marcprux@mastodon.social To: info@competitionbureau.gc.ca I'm writing to register my deep concern with Google's intention to block users from installing software WE choose on devices we own from sources WE choose to trust. https://developer.android.com/developer-verification I'm fine with custom software installs being blocked by default, the security concerns are very real. I'm NOT fine with it being blocked entirely unless the developer registers with Google. There are all number of perfectly valid ways that can go wrong or simply not be practical. Bottom line: it's not their business, it's mine. ...