Publishing Mac Apps

2020-11-16 Thread Bill Vlahos via use-livecode
If I want to distribute Mac apps should I get a $99 Apple Developer account and Notarize them? I don’t anticipate putting apps in the Apple App Store? Are there other considerations or options to avoid problems as Apple continues to enforce more restrictions? Thanks, Bill Vlahos ___

Re: Publishing Mac Apps

2020-11-16 Thread John Balgenorth via use-livecode
I think that makes it easiest and safest for the end user. If you did not code sign the app they could probably still use it but it would be a hassle. JB > On Nov 16, 2020, at 9:52 PM, Bill Vlahos via use-livecode > wrote: > > If I want to distribute Mac apps should I get a $99 Apple Develo

Re: Publishing Mac Apps

2020-11-17 Thread Graham Samuel via use-livecode
I agree (from limited experience I admit). The hassle referred to usually includes messages from the OS that many non-tech users will find mysterious, confusing and generally off-putting. Quite a lot of users don’t really understand the requirement to log in just to get some bit of software upda