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Same thing is happening to the web: I put compiled executables in a zip on my website and Chrome flags them as "unknown / untrusted" with a few hoops to downloa
by nicetryguy 5y ago
Same thing is happening to the web: I put compiled executables in a zip on my website and Chrome flags them as "unknown / untrusted" with a few hoops to download and run it. I understand the advantages of protecting naive users from malware but this is really going to hurt small / independent software developers.
- paulryanrogers 5y agoIt also drives them to stores which take a significant financial cut.
- nicetryguy 5y agoYeah... the slippery slope into the walled garden continues.
- nkssy 5y agoMore like a trapdoor in a lot of ways. Without a cert etc most people shouldn't be installing the applicarion at all. Thats the simple advice for most people, especially if some other trust is already in place, eg from someone you actually trust.