Dear all,
Background: ----------- 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: --------- We've been creating signed macOS apps since 1.0 and I propose to continue this practice at the expense of 99 €.
Additional information: ----------------------- Last year, concerns were raised about me requesting a reimbursement after I've paid for the renewal, stating that this would impede a free choice because people might feel some form of obligation towards me. The vote still passed. You should know: I never followed through with the reimbursement, I ate that cost myself eventually. You are welcome.
This year, I'm calling for a vote one month before the renewal is due.
Votes: ------ a. Agree to spend 99 € on the Apple Developer program b. Disapprove participation in the Apple Developer program c. Other: ________
Vote closes on May 31st at the latest.
a.
On Tue, 2025-05-13 at 23:23 +0200, René de Hesselle wrote:
Dear all,
Background:
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:
We've been creating signed macOS apps since 1.0 and I propose to continue this practice at the expense of 99 €.
Additional information:
Last year, concerns were raised about me requesting a reimbursement after I've paid for the renewal, stating that this would impede a free choice because people might feel some form of obligation towards me. The vote still passed. You should know: I never followed through with the reimbursement, I ate that cost myself eventually. You are welcome.
This year, I'm calling for a vote one month before the renewal is due.
Votes:
a. Agree to spend 99 € on the Apple Developer program b. Disapprove participation in the Apple Developer program c. Other: ________
Vote closes on May 31st at the latest.
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(a) as usual^^
On 13/05/2025 23:23, René de Hesselle wrote:
Dear all,
Background:
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:
We've been creating signed macOS apps since 1.0 and I propose to continue this practice at the expense of 99 €.
Additional information:
Last year, concerns were raised about me requesting a reimbursement after I've paid for the renewal, stating that this would impede a free choice because people might feel some form of obligation towards me. The vote still passed. You should know: I never followed through with the reimbursement, I ate that cost myself eventually. You are welcome.
This year, I'm calling for a vote one month before the renewal is due.
Votes:
a. Agree to spend 99 € on the Apple Developer program b. Disapprove participation in the Apple Developer program c. Other: ________Vote closes on May 31st at the latest.
Inkscape Board of Directors mailing list -- inkscape-board@lists.inkscape.org To unsubscribe send an email to inkscape-board-leave@lists.inkscape.org
I vote a.
On Tue, May 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM René de Hesselle dehesselle@icloud.com wrote:
Dear all,
Background:
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:
We've been creating signed macOS apps since 1.0 and I propose to continue this practice at the expense of 99 €.
Additional information:
Last year, concerns were raised about me requesting a reimbursement after I've paid for the renewal, stating that this would impede a free choice because people might feel some form of obligation towards me. The vote still passed. You should know: I never followed through with the reimbursement, I ate that cost myself eventually. You are welcome.
This year, I'm calling for a vote one month before the renewal is due.
Votes:
a. Agree to spend 99 € on the Apple Developer program b. Disapprove participation in the Apple Developer program c. Other: ________
Vote closes on May 31st at the latest.
Inkscape Board of Directors mailing list -- inkscape-board@lists.inkscape.org To unsubscribe send an email to inkscape-board-leave@lists.inkscape.org
Vote A
On May 13 2025, at 4:23 pm, René de Hesselle dehesselle@icloud.com wrote:
Dear all,
Background:
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:
We've been creating signed macOS apps since 1.0 and I propose to continue this practice at the expense of 99 €.
Additional information:
Last year, concerns were raised about me requesting a reimbursement after I've paid for the renewal, stating that this would impede a free choice because people might feel some form of obligation towards me. The vote still passed. You should know: I never followed through with the reimbursement, I ate that cost myself eventually. You are welcome.
This year, I'm calling for a vote one month before the renewal is due. Votes:
a. Agree to spend 99 € on the Apple Developer program b. Disapprove participation in the Apple Developer program c. Other: ________
Vote closes on May 31st at the latest. _______________________________________________ Inkscape Board of Directors mailing list -- inkscape-board@lists.inkscape.org To unsubscribe send an email to inkscape-board-leave@lists.inkscape.org
A as usual. Sorry for the late response.
Am 13.05.25 um 23:23 schrieb René de Hesselle:
Dear all,
Background:
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:
We've been creating signed macOS apps since 1.0 and I propose to continue this practice at the expense of 99 €.
Additional information:
Last year, concerns were raised about me requesting a reimbursement after I've paid for the renewal, stating that this would impede a free choice because people might feel some form of obligation towards me. The vote still passed. You should know: I never followed through with the reimbursement, I ate that cost myself eventually. You are welcome.
This year, I'm calling for a vote one month before the renewal is due.
Votes:
a. Agree to spend 99 € on the Apple Developer program b. Disapprove participation in the Apple Developer program c. Other: ________Vote closes on May 31st at the latest.
Inkscape Board of Directors mailing list -- inkscape-board@lists.inkscape.org To unsubscribe send an email to inkscape-board-leave@lists.inkscape.org
participants (6)
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Jonathan Neuhauser -
Josh Andler -
Marc Jeanmougin -
Martin Owens -
René de Hesselle -
Ted Gould