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This is a perfect example of dogma over logic. I'm not sure if the author just prefers we all use the Mac app store. Three rules for any installation process:
by inlined 10y ago
This is a perfect example of dogma over logic. I'm not sure if the author just prefers we all use the Mac app store. Three rules for any installation process:
1. Make sure you trust the vendor
2. Make sure you trust the delivery (TLS)
3. Think twice before you sudo
- joshjje 10y agoWhile this falls under #2, I think its a good point worth mentioning about using/trusting http over https.
- Rapzid 10y agoIn the world of signed payloads the delivery, (2), includes all the distribution infrastructure. And trusting the vendor, 1, means verifying signature of the payload with their public keys. The assumption here being the building and signing infrastructure is more secure than the distribution infrastructure. This level of security isn't desirable for everyone in all situations, but it's not just dogma and it's not "the same thing".