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Re:Dropbox is using an unsigned binary to install kernel ext... by danieldk on Monday February 27, 2017 @03:04AM (#13742691)
Yes, I am in the early releases channel, sorry for not mentioning that in my earlier comment. But I still don't see why it should install a kext for functionality that is not provided?
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Re:Dropbox is using an unsigned binary to install kernel ext... by newhouseb on Monday February 27, 2017 @12:44PM (#13746105)
The beta channel exists so that we can ensure upcoming components are stable, if you're uncomfortable with this you can always switch back to the stable channel. We'll add a help center article to make it more clear what happens when you opt-in to early releases.
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Re:Dropbox is using an unsigned binary to install kernel ext... by mmjaa on Monday February 27, 2017 @05:53AM (#13743331)
The only reason for this kext to be installed as aggressively as this, is because it is vital for Dropbox Inc. to use to capture their users. There is no valid reason for this kext: none, zilch.

Frankly, I find this use of kext's offensive. I'm putting Dropbox in my "do not recommend" list.

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