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It's already running (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 months ago by to c/programmer_humor@programming.dev
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/45648300

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[–] 50 points 3 months ago (5 children)

You can absolutely install whatever the fuck you want on your Mac, including another OS. iOS is much more restrictive however, if you want to install a self-made app, you have to reinstall it every week or pay Apple 100 bucks a year...

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  • [–] 20 points 3 months ago

    macOS just makes you jump through a hoop every time you run an application that’s not notarized.

    In practice that means cross platform open source projects don’t want to pay money to join apple’s developer program and set up code singing and deal with certificates.

    So after download an unsigned app, macOS refuses to start it until you go to system settings > security > and allow.

    You have to do this again after every update.

    It’s very annoying and does very little for security.

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  • [–] 10 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 child)

    Indeed, that really is awful. Good luck sending that so to your friends without making it public in app store.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago (3 children)

    TestFlight

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (1 child)

    Testflight distribution quickly expires. What is it, 30 days?

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    90

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  • [–] 0 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    So you have to install an app to install an app that has to be tested? Genius.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (2 children)

    I don’t think you understand? TestFlight is a program from Apple that allows distributors to send apps to people without it being in the store. TestFlight is actually very cool for developers who want feedback, crash reports, in a very polished environment. It’s Genius.

    The TestFlight app just gives you access to the apps you have available to you. Like a Store. Genius.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    Wat? On android, you just send a file, they open it and it's installed. TestFlight just forces itself into a transaction where it's completely unnecessary.

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  • [–] 0 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    Nothing could go wrong sending a random binary to people. 🤷‍♂️

    Look I get it, there is some annoyance when it comes to distributing potentially malicious binaries on iOS. And I do wish there was some kind of method for removing that restriction buried deep in some menu where your grandma can’t find it. But the methods for sending apps outside of the store are there and are very easy.

    It’s obvious to me that you’ve never done this, because you’ve not mentioned the biggest hurdle in this process. No I won’t tell you.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago

    Nothing will convince a fruithead that the fruit store can do anything wrong or that there's another way. Once you're in the system, it's like a cult.

    Look, I get it, it feels nice and cozy, you feel like you belong and buying that device with those sweet, round patented corners suddenly elevates you above those that still send messages that arrive in different colours. But let me tell you, there's a world outside of the system where things surprisingly still work without papa Cook peering into everything you do.

    It's obvious to me that's it's been a while since you've have this major experience others experience daily since you move into the garden. No, I won't tell you :)

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    I’m a Mac user and agree and know that that’s the case. But you’re taking this too seriously. It a joke that a little bit makes fun of Mac but a lot makes fun of windows.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    I think its important to point out, a ton of people on here believe that it’s true.

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