Terry, does the text below originate from Avid ? If so, is there a link to
it somewhere online ?
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On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 11:41 AM, Terence Curren <tcurren@aol.com> wrote:
> 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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>
> Search the official Complete Avid-L archives at:
> http://archives.bengrosser.com/avid/
> Yahoo! Groups Links
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Dirk
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