• Brem@lemmy.world
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    7 hours ago

    Android runs on Linux, wouldn’t you agree that Android is compromised?

    • potatopotato@sh.itjust.works
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      6 hours ago

      Android depends on who gave it to you. If you install Linux from a parking lot flash drive it doesn’t mean the Linux project is compromised, it means you got pwned.

      I’d make the same argument about installing pre-compromised pirated windows but…windows kinda just is malware now.

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      6 hours ago

      There is zero adware in Android (AOSP). Unfortunately manufacturers tend to install Gooogle Play Services, which compromises the whole device.

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      7 hours ago

      … Not really. And also no.

      The Android kernel is a modified version of a Linux kernel, yes.

      “Android is compromised” is a very, very silly statement.