Users of Mac OS X-compatible versions of Avid software product may rest assured that Avid plans to provide support for Apple's newly-announced OS X 10.8 (code-named "Mountain Lion") and its new security feature, Gatekeeper, which checks software for the existence of a digital signature that identifies its author. This security measure is meant to protect Mac OS X users from installing unsigned software, including malware, that is typically created by authors who understandably do not wish to be identified. Avid is now in the process of preparing code-signed versions of our applications that are compatible with Mountain Lion, but we realize that users will temporarily wish to work with versions that are not yet signed. Unsigned software can trigger warning messages from Gatekeeper which Avid users can easily bypass, then proceed to install and run their software.
Mac OS X 10.8 Compatibility Information for Avid Software Products: Avid is currently working to deliver versions of Avid software that are compatible with Mountain Lion, including code-signed software and installers.
Avid will announce availability of the following products and their support of Mac OS X 10.8 at a later date:
· Pro Tools
· Media Composer and Symphony
· Sibelius
Please visit www.avid.com for updated information.
Versions of Avid software that are not yet code-signed may cause Apple Gatekeeper to display a dialog warning the user that the application is not code-signed. You can proceed with your installation easily by taking these steps to bypass Gatekeeper when installing:
1. Hold down the Control key
2. Click on the installer package of the installer you wish to open. A menu will appear near the cursor
3. Select "Open" from the menu that appears. A new dialog box will appear
4. Select "Open anyway" from the dialog box. This will allow you to proceed with installation regardless of Gatekeeper settings.
Users can also choose Gatekeeper settings in the System Preferences window to suppress these warning messages, but should be aware that lowering the security level such that unsigned applications can be installed without signature checking increases the risk of inadvertently installing and running software that may harm the system or compromise the safety of your data.
To learn more about Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, go towww.apple.com/macosx/mountain-lion
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