Did Apple purposely sabotage non-Apple apps?

[dplank]

Maybe this topic has been address here before, but I couldn't find it.

I have just tried to download Onyx and MacPaint. When I attempted to open them I got a message that "McPaint X" can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer. What's the deal?

[Highmac]

No, not sabotaged

It's just an extra step Apple added, so people know it's NOT Apple software, encouraging them to check they are getting what they really want

From memory, since I haven't downloaded anything new lately, it doesn't say it can't be opened. I think it says something on the line of "Are you sure you want to...."

Once you're happy you are downloading the real thing, just click Accept and it will complete.

[krissel]

You can change the settings to allow opening of anything you download by going into the Security settings in prefs.

But Apple is trying to protect you from miscreants who might send you something and have it try to install on your computer. So instead of opening up anything downloaded to be able to run freely on your Mac, it is just as easy to hold down the Control key while you click on the program you want to open and it will give you an option to open it. Once you have done that it will never bother you again for that particular program.

Here's more detailed info:

http://osxdaily.com/2012/07/27/app-cant-be...fied-developer/

[Highmac]

Thanks Kris.... I didn't know that

[dplank]

Kris,

Thanks again. You always know what to do. That's why I always check with Techsurvivors when I can't find the answer elsewhere.

[Xairbusdriver]

It's amazing what you'll find in System Prefs... They're actually just as important as many of your apps. Some are even more important!