On 10/25/2013 07:20 AM, Michael Zanetti wrote: > On Friday 25 October 2013 08:13:20 Marc Deslauriers wrote: >> On 13-10-25 06:43 AM, Michael Zanetti wrote: >> <snip> >> >>>> In short, your use case falls into the category of 'backup software' and >>>> backup software is not supported by the appstore at this time. >>> >>> Just to add some more unsupported use cases: >>> >>> * A Music downloader >> >> That's supported with the "music_files" policy group. >>
It is supported by this policy group, but also, an app can download music to its own directory and provider a music content provider for the content-hub for applications to select files from this app. Furthermore, the upcoming media service should just automatically index these files so they are available to media players without the media players needing direct access. In this manner, you can have a music download app separately confined from the music player app. >>> * An alternative Camera app that allows making funny pictures like the >>> google hangout toolbox >> >> That's supported with the "picture_files" policy group. >> Ditto, but with the gallery app instead of the music player. ... > > Oh, nice. What is the problem then why Robert's use cases don't work? > > I understood Jamie's explanation as this is not supported (and won't be in > the > foreseeable future). > There are policy groups for music, videos and pictures, but not arbitrary files and folders. Keep in mind though that the policy groups for music, videos and pictures are reserved and developers are discouraged from using them since apps with networking could steal purchased music, videos, or reveal sensitive information (Pictures). Apps that request these need to be manually reviewed. Note that media players shouldn't be hindered by this because of the upcoming media service. It can do the scanning, indexing, playing, etc without the app having direct access to the data. Keep in mind, not everything is implemented yet-- the media service is under development and the gallery probably needs some work to find pictures. There is also how to handle multiple content providers gracefully. (CC'ing Thomas for comment if needed) -- Jamie Strandboge http://www.ubuntu.com/
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