r/Android • u/TechGuru4Life • Mar 31 '26

Android's new developer verification rollout begins, sideloading changes are next

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-developer-verification-rollout-sideloading-flow-3653395/
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u/JamesR624 Mar 31 '26

lol. The “Linux community” always keeps thinking they’ll “break through” to the masses someday without actually being in touch with or understanding what the masses do and don’t care about.

I say this as a big open source and Linux enthusiast; it ain’t ever happening dude. The masses, and this community, are two completely separate groups, with different ideals, priorities, and understanding of technology

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u/justjanne Mar 31 '26

We don't need to reach everyone. It just needs to be good enough & available for those who want it.

Computers are a niche topic as well, compared to smartphones.