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shortwavesurfer2009 1y ago

ummm... what the actual fuck?

"Apps do not need to be open-source to be submitted to Accrescent. Although open-source software provides additional transparency and can make it easier for users to check overall code quality, it is not inherently more secure or private than closed-source software. Likewise, proprietary software is not inherently less secure or private than open-source software. Since Accrescent is focused on security and privacy it wouldn't make sense for it to restrict developers to a specific source model."

I don't think I like that one little Iota.

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kidwarp 1y ago

Isn’t it still in beta too?

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shortwavesurfer2009 1y ago

They call it more like alpha. But yes, it's definitely very early in development.

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Hanshan 1y ago

yeah I'd feel better if they didn't accept closed source

but at least they're clear that they consider their function to ensure that what is installed is what the devs intended.

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mister_monster 1y ago

So if we ever want an alternative to google play, these app repositories have to allow closed source apps, it's just that simple. Aptoide tried it years ago, now it's just a pirate and malware repository, so it's not viable anymore. I won't use non foss software except in very limited contexts for very specific reasons, but I understand the need for someone somewhere to make it available besides google.