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Please note the use of quotes. I was using "installing software" the way you were, as in literally any software. Whereas this does not apply to apps in the Google Play Store. That's why the distinction is important.
Yes, just like that, except a higher level of risk, because potentially no one is verifying the validity of said software. And as I already explained, there's no technological way for the OS to differentiate a legitimate source like FDroid from a random sketchy website on the internet.
Except it's not, because sideloading is different, as you know, if you actually read the OP, and if you actually read my comments where I already explained how it's different.
Now I'm done repeating myself over and over, so unless you have something new to contribute to the discussion, I'm out. Have a nice day!