Vote A.

Though, I would hope you would consider signing it even if the Inkscape project didn't pay for it. Seems like it is something good for users either way.

Ted

On Oct 22 2024, at 11:55 am, René de Hesselle <dehesselle@icloud.com> wrote:
Dear all,

Background:
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Creating properly signed and notarized releases for macOS requires a paid membership in Apple's developer program. This membership comes in the form of a yearly subscription. So every year we get to decide anew if we see enough value in signing macOS releases to warrant the expense of 99 € that comes with it.

It is possible to distribute and use unsigned apps on macOS just like on Windows. The downside is that a user has to take additional (but not overly complicated) steps to make this work while macOS itself discourages people from using unsigned apps.

Proposal:
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We've been creating signed macOS apps since 1.0 and I propose to continue this practice at the expense of 99 €.

Additional information:
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Whatever the PLC decides in this case here is ABSOLUTELY IRRELEVANT to my purchase decision. I am buying this either way. The question is only if I'm going to use it for Inkscape or not.

Votes:
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a. Agree to spend 99 € on the Apple Developer program
("I want signed macOS releases")
b. Disapprove participation in the Apple Developer program
("I do not want signed macOS releases")
c. Other: ________


Best regards,
René

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