Hi there,

I have been running the 10.15 beta for the past while and I have no problems 
running Pd; I usually launch it from the command line, I can’t remember
if I had to do anything extra in the Security System Preferences to get it 
running the first time or not. 

-Chris

> On Oct 8, 2019, at 5:45 AM, Dan Wilcox <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> Howdy all,
> 
> The newest version of macOS, 10.15 "Catalina", is out and with it comes a new 
> "Notarization" requirement for applications, etc:
> 
> https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/notarizing_your_app_before_distribution?language=objc
>  
> <https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/notarizing_your_app_before_distribution?language=objc>
> 
> As far as I can tell, applications do not need to be built via Xcode, but 
> need to be screened and Notarized by Apple. I'm not 100% certain if this 
> applies only to applications signed by a Developer ID or for *all* 
> applications. Regardless of whether we approve of this security step or not 
> (I don't), the practical matter is that Pd *may* suddenly not run for users 
> on 10.15 as it is not notarized or signed. OTOH software that is not signed 
> and is installed "from the wild" *may* still be launched via Right Click -> 
> Open on first run... although I'm not sure.
> 
> Apple has made the Notarization requirement optional until January 2020 to 
> ease the transition.
> 
> At this point, it would be helpful to hear from someone who has the new OS if 
> Pd runs and if there are any warning dialogs.
> 
> In the worst case, we will need an Apple developer account ($100 a year) to 
> signed Pd for distribution and notarization. This also requires using the 
> Xcode 10+ developer tools which rules out Miller's 10.6 build system for this 
> step. it could be integrated as a makefile step. I have a dev account and can 
> do some testing, when needed.
> 
> In the best case, Right Click -> Open on first run still works. :)
> 
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