← Back to context Comment by Retr0id 15 hours ago Yes, it reuses all the security features. 2 comments Retr0id Reply mike_hearn 28 minutes ago It respins UNIX security in favour of a mix of SELinux and a (mis-)use of UNIX user/group identities to contain apps instead of users. Linux distros sort of do that too but only for system services, whereas Android does it for user visible apps. 2OEH8eoCRo0 14 hours ago Doesn't each app run as it's own user? The OG of security features.
mike_hearn 28 minutes ago It respins UNIX security in favour of a mix of SELinux and a (mis-)use of UNIX user/group identities to contain apps instead of users. Linux distros sort of do that too but only for system services, whereas Android does it for user visible apps.
It respins UNIX security in favour of a mix of SELinux and a (mis-)use of UNIX user/group identities to contain apps instead of users. Linux distros sort of do that too but only for system services, whereas Android does it for user visible apps.
Doesn't each app run as it's own user? The OG of security features.