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Sandboxing makes a lot of sense — perhaps virtualizing older macOS versions could give people what they need. Yet there is Ghostscript, which could also be run
by flenserboy 3y ago
Sandboxing makes a lot of sense — perhaps virtualizing older macOS versions could give people what they need.
Yet there is Ghostscript, which could also be run in a VM for extra security. It's a tool I still need in order to keep from distributing licensed fonts in PDFs — turning a PDF into PS, then back into a PDF, is a handy trick.
- pstuart 3y agoHaven't played with Ghostscript in ages but will always have a soft spot for it. That said, using it (in a VM) as a workaround requires more steps and a bit more technical interaction that destroys the original seamless experience. Apple has been aggressive about tightening down the OS (still pissed that strace is neutered by default); taking the security approach of just not doing the work at all is really lame on their part. Theoretically they provide the ability to do just what I'm suggesting: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/configuring-the-macos-app-sandbox https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/configuring-...
- zeusk 3y agoWell I guess they learned from Microsoft's mistakes and are lowering their exposure while their Mac install base is still low enough? It is getting ridiculous that I have to run multiple VMs for accessing old programs and data; but then at least I should be grateful we have functioning VMs?