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 Touch seeded packages, which is subscribed to ubuntu-settings in 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. Status in ubuntu-settings package in Ubuntu: Opinion Bug description: 1) Ubuntu 19.10 2) Gnome Settings 1:3.34.1-1ubuntu2 3) Ability to block installation of untrusted software not in trusted app stores(Ubuntu Software Center, Steam, etc). 4) Unable to block installation of untrusted software not in trusted app stores. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-settings/+bug/1854682/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~touch-packages Post to : touch-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~touch-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
