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README: Add FAQ section with privileged stuff

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There's often a lot of confusion about this, so have it summarized here.
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We are on `#fdroid` and `#fdroid-dev` on Freenode. We hold weekly dev meetings We are on `#fdroid` and `#fdroid-dev` on Freenode. We hold weekly dev meetings
on `#fdroid-dev` on Tuesdays at 20h UTC, which usually last half an hour. on `#fdroid-dev` on Tuesdays at 20h UTC, which usually last half an hour.
## FAQ
* Why does F-Droid require "Unknown Sources" to install apps by default?
Because a regular Android app cannot act as a package manager on its
own. To do so, it would require system privileges (see below), similar
to what Google Play does.
* Can I avoid enabling "Unknown Sources" by installing F-Droid as a
privileged system app?
This used to be the case, but no longer is. Now the [Privileged
Extension](Privileged-Extension/) is the one that should be placed in
the system. It can be bundled with a ROM or installed via a zip, or
alternatively F-Droid can install it as a system app using root.
## License ## License
This program is Free Software: You can use, study share and improve it at your This program is Free Software: You can use, study share and improve it at your