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Is it possible to allow sideloading and keep users safe?

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205 points ColinWright | 2 comments | 30 Aug 25 12:03 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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enriquto ◴[30 Aug 25 12:59 UTC] No.45074254[source]▶
> Are you allowed to run whatever computer program you want on the hardware you own?

Yes. It is a basic human right.

> This is a question where freedom, practicality, and reality all collide into a mess.

No; it isn't. The answer is clear and not messy. If you are not allowed to run programs of your choice, then it is not your hardware. Practicality and "reality" (whatever that means) are irrelevant issues here.

Maybe you prefer to use hardware that is not yours, but that is a different question.

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accle ◴[30 Aug 25 13:32 UTC] No.45074536[source]▶
> > Are you allowed to run whatever computer program you want on the hardware you own?

> Yes. It is a basic human right.

Says who?

What's your philosophical argument in favour of this?

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justinrubek ◴[30 Aug 25 13:37 UTC] No.45074591[source]▶
It's directly in the text.

> hardware you own

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1. MrsPeaches ◴[30 Aug 25 13:42 UTC] No.45074639[source]▶
Is it not possible to run software on any hardware you own?

Is it illegal to spin up a Linux server on your mobile phone?

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2. fsflover ◴[30 Aug 25 16:03 UTC] No.45075736[source]▶
It's practically impossible due to the closed drivers and specs, directly causing planned obsolescence and e-waste. It should be a part of the right to repair.