I think this feature would make Ubuntu more secure. Most computers get infected with malware because people download software from untrusted sources.
If a user downloads an infected .deb file and then enters their root password to install the software, could the malware take control over their computer? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1854682 Title: Feature request: Add option to "Privacy" in Ubuntu Settings that would enable/disable software installation outside trusted app stores. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-settings/+bug/1854682/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
