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Application Sandboxing and the Architecture of Secure Media Clients
A frequent point of discussion on internet media forums is why generic, low-cost streaming boxes purchased from uncertified online marketplaces are highly prone to severe system slowdowns. Most operators find that these cheap unbranded devices lack basic application sandboxing security frameworks within their operating systems. Because these generi