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Maybe the open source apps could be lying about their source code? For an example, put a version without trackers while the one they use have trackers?

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[โ€“] masterofn001@lemmy.ca 13 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

You could always examine the code and compile from source as seen.

You could also use a hash to verify the content of the code does not differ from the source.

Using precompiled binaries should be able to use a hash to verify as well.

You can also run a scan on the app/code.

[โ€“] spinne@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

It's good to take the principle of "question everything" seriously and to have the tools to do it right