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As a user, I would not assume that checking compatibility means I'm executing arbitrary code. I mean it could just be macOS examining the binary to make sure it
by opportune 7y ago
As a user, I would not assume that checking compatibility means I'm executing arbitrary code. I mean it could just be macOS examining the binary to make sure it's compatible with my ISA, or checking some app metadata about recommended free resources like ram/disk space.
- pvg 7y agoApple agrees with you which is why the installer shows a warning the check will involve running code and lets you opt in or out.