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Android Also Comes With a Kill-Switch
Aviran writes "The search giant is retaining the right to delete applications from Android handsets on a whim.
Unlike Apple, the company has made no attempt to hide its intentions, and includes the details in the Android Market terms and conditions, as spotted by Computer World: 'Google may discover a product that violates the developer distribution agreement... in such an instance, Google retains the right to remotely remove those applications from your device at its sole discretion.'"
The kill switch is Satan's Rectum, poised to let loose over the Android.
"Speaking the Truth in times of universal deceit is a revolutionary act." -- George Orwell
OMG, you mean Sprint isn't able to force their way on platforms that already existed prior to smart phones being created with them?
Android is a new platform, one which Sprint has had its poisonous claws in early. And Sprint is on record as saying that they're going to require applications be signed before they're allowed on their network.
Why do you think the first Android phone is only for T-Mobile and AT&T? Why do you think that no Android phone is on the horizon for Sprint?
Because of delays in getting the kill-list set up, and because of delays in modifying Android so that only applications that go through the Sprint-branded Google portal will be allowed on Sprint's network. That's why.
I really don't get why you think you need this ability.
Even so, if what you say is true, having a web search company in control of what I can and can't have on my cell phone is bullshit.
BUT, I'm not stupid enough to go out and purchase every OSS phone that comes down the pike, either... Matter of fact, since I like my features to all work, and be controlled by me, I have an HTC WM phone. Works, great, and I like it. Doesn't run linux, but then, neither does my home PC.
My point was MORE to the fact that OP inferred there was no appstore for WM devices. I was pointing out that he was talking out his anus.
--Toll_Free