Android comes fully equipped with a killswitch

[richard]

Will the killswitch work only for Android Market applications (which is fine) or stuff you write/install yourself (which is not at all fine)?

W

It will only be for apps that are distributed by the Android Market. Since the AM is Google's deal, they have to be able to protect themselves from liability. Essentially the "killswitch" is a CYA move. If an app distributed by AM, for example, is deemed to violate IP or copyright law, Google could be held at least partly responsible by any plantiffs. The "killswitch" lets them mitigate that liability.

Hopefully, Google with use it wisely, but I don't see this as a big deal. At least they are letting us know about in the T&C. Some other companies don't disclose such things...

[bradynapier]

*cough* APPLE *cough*

[Mr.G1Star]

I have no problem with the KillSwitch by Google unless it is used to abuse us as users such as with Apple products. I've had the KillSwitch by Apple used to take music off my MP3player that I bought from a reliable source and also burned to my player from my CD's. Because I did not buy from Itunes my Music was killed from my player. Anyway atleast money will try to be recovered thru Google. I do think that Google should have some SafeGuards and Legal Rules in place before Apps. will be placed in the Market. But I'm more than capable of being Adult enough to SafeGuard myself from Apps. that should not be used in the first place.
1-3 more Days left until I'm holding my "G"! Can't Wait!

[almightyA]

its sort of an odd feeling .. nothing to menacing but still odd that they would include this feature.. hmmmmmmmmmm... big brothers always watching

[chloe]

I don't think u are odd b/c I am not remotely bothered by it.