Google cripples all Chrome add-ons from outside its app store

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  1. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

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    ronjor, May 15, 2015
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  2. TheWindBringeth

    TheWindBringeth Registered Member

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    BROKEN ARROW
     
    TheWindBringeth, May 15, 2015
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  3. Nebulus

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    This has nothing to do with loopholes or "total jerks". It is just another step taken by Google in their quest against user choice.
     
    Nebulus, May 15, 2015
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    Otherwise known as product lock-in.
     
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    So, Chrome Store apps are not for enhanced security ... ?
     
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  6. J_L

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    If this isn't going to be at least opt-out like Android, I'll have to rethink my options.
     
    J_L, May 16, 2015
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