I built for windows using 9.6.9… just heard from my friend that he could open the app.
Thanks all for the ideas and information. take care, randy Randy Hengst classroomfocusedsoftware.com > On Aug 24, 2023, at 10:41 AM, William Prothero via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > I have an ios app that I built for myself only. I was able to load the app on > my iphone for debugging. It works fine, for me, in normal use. You may be > able to do the same with your friend's device. It saves a lot of the trouble > with certificates, etc. you might search the forum on "sideloading". > > Good luck. > Bill > > William A. Prothero, PhD > Prof Emeritus, Dept of Earth Science > University of California, Santa Barbara > >> On Aug 24, 2023, at 6:30 AM, Randy Hengst via use-livecode >> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: >> >> Hi All, >> >> This all very interesting. I haven’t built for windows in about 10 years. >> So, I’ve never messed with signing certificates. >> >> I’ve downloaded and played with Matthias’ CodeSigning Tool… seems very >> straight forward. But, I’m trying to build an app only for a friend to use >> for free and, so, I’m not too keen on buying a certificate for $100+ every >> year. >> >> Is there a way for folks to open an app on windows that is not signed? …like >> you can do on a Mac after the scary alert… >> >> take care, >> randy >> >> Randy Hengst >> classroomfocusedsoftware.com >> >> >> >>> On Jul 20, 2023, at 10:47 PM, J. Landman Gay via use-livecode >>> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: >>> >>> Very useful info, thank you. Especially the part about using the token on >>> different machines. I was duped into believing everything I read on the >>> internet. :) >>> >>> -- >>> Jacqueline Landman Gay | jac...@hyperactivesw.com >>> HyperActive Software | http://www.hyperactivesw.com >>> On July 20, 2023 4:20:59 PM matthias rebbe via use-livecode >>> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: >>> >>>>>> Am 20.07.2023 um 17:21 schrieb J. Landman Gay via use-livecode >>>>>> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com>: >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks Matthias. I've been reading about it and I think the cert is >>>>>> stored on the machine but it is tied to that computer and not exportable. >>>> >>>> >>>>> If you get a new computer you need to buy a new certificate. >>>> I don't think that is true. The new type of certificate has to be stored >>>> on a secure device. That's what the eToken is for. The private key is also >>>> stored on the eToken and the certificate and the private key cannot be >>>> exported. You should be able to use that token on multiple computers. You >>>> just have to install the eToken driver to an other computer and attach the >>>> eToken to it. >>>> >>>> This is what Trustzone is saying about it: >>>> "The token-based type of Standard Code Signing certificates can also be >>>> used on multiple computers. The same goes for token-based EV certificates. >>>> But no token-based certificate can ever be used simultaneously on two >>>> computers since the SafeNet token can only be plugged into one computer at >>>> a time." >>>> >>>> As i never had such eToken, i do not know, if the certificate and the >>>> private key can be accessed as files through Finder. And what extension do >>>> they have. I've read the osslsigncode can use also certificates and key >>>> files with .cem extension. >>>> So if the eToken contains such files, WinSignHelper could be slightly >>>> adjusted to work with the eToken. But that's just an assumption. >>>> >>>> Matthias >>>> >>>> >>>>> So I don't think I'll experiment, and we'll just do the whole thing on >>>>> the Windows box. >>>>> >>>>> The sad part is that if we'd renewed just a couple of weeks earlier we'd >>>>> have been within the cutoff date and could have purchased the old type of >>>>> certificate. >>>>> >>>> Same here. I was about 5 days to late otherwise i could have ordered the >>>> olde type. >>>> >>>> >>>>> If anyone else has used the new token hardware I'd be grateful for any >>>>> tips or suggestions. This is all new to me. >>>> >>>> I am using a cloud based OV certificate from Certum. I just need to >>>> install the Software SimplySign Desktop. The software "integrates" the >>>> certificate into Windows' certificate storage (or what ever this is >>>> called) after i logged in using that SimplySign Desktop software. >>>> Microsoft's signtool can then directly access the certificate. >>>> >>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Jacqueline Landman Gay | jac...@hyperactivesw.com >>>>> HyperActive Software | http://www.hyperactivesw.com >>>>> On July 19, 2023 4:20:23 PM matthias rebbe via use-livecode >>>>> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> To be honest, i do not know. >>>>>> I am currently using a cloud code signing certificate which i can only >>>>>> use on Windows. >>>>>> I've chosen the cloud version because of the price, but later i noticed >>>>>> that it seems that those cloud certificates cannot be used on macOS. >>>>>> Or maybe they can, but i do not know how, especially with ossl signcode >>>>>> WinSignHelper uses ossl signcode and currently that tool needs a path to >>>>>> a certificate >>>>>> >>>>>> Do you know where the certificate is stored with the eToken solution? Is >>>>>> it stored also on the eToken or anywhere else on the Mac? >>>>>> If you have the certificate as a physical file it maybe could be >>>>>> possible to select that file in the WinSignHelper prefs. >>>>>> >>>>>> But as i alread wrote, i really don't know exactly. >>>>>> >>>>>> I am currently thinking of purchasing a 2nd certificate as eToken >>>>>> solution, but there is not yet a decision made, if i should spent money >>>>>> for this, as i have a working cloud certificate which expires in 3 years. >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> Matthias >>>>>> >>>>>>> Am 19.07.2023 um 22:53 schrieb J. Landman Gay via use-livecode >>>>>>> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com>: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> @Matthias: does the upgraded WinSignHelper work with the new hardware >>>>>>> eTokens? Those are required now. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> If so, do the instructions change on how to use your tool? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 12/23/22 10:44 AM, matthias rebbe via use-livecode wrote: >>>>>>>> i've upgraded my free tool WinSignHelper. >>>>>>>> For those who do not know what WinSignHelper is... >>>>>>>> It's a GUI for osslsigncode. Osslsigncode is command line tool that >>>>>>>> can do the Authenticode signing and timestamping. With it you can code >>>>>>>> sign Windows applications using an appropriate code signing >>>>>>>> certificate. >>>>>>>> You just drag a folder with your Windows application into >>>>>>>> WinSignHelper and it signs all components of your standalone (.exe and >>>>>>>> .dll). >>>>>>>> WinSignHelper Help section gives enough information about how to >>>>>>>> install osslsigncode. >>>>>>>> So if anyone is interested in testing.... >>>>>>>> The version is notarized and is an universal build for X86 and Arm >>>>>>>> Zip >>>>>>>> https://dl.qck.nu/?dl=WinSignHelper_universal.zip >>>>>>>> DMG >>>>>>>> https://dl.qck.nu/?dl=WinSignHelper_universal.dmg >>>>>>>> Hope this is of help for one or the other. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Jacqueline Landman Gay | jac...@hyperactivesw.com >>>>>>> HyperActive Software | http://www.hyperactivesw.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> use-livecode mailing list >>>>>>> use-livecode@lists.runrev.com >>>>>>> Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your >>>>>>> subscription preferences: >>>>>>> http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> use-livecode mailing list >>>>>> use-livecode@lists.runrev.com >>>>>> Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your >>>>>> subscription preferences: >>>>>> http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> use-livecode mailing list >>>>> use-livecode@lists.runrev.com >>>>> Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your >>>>> subscription preferences: >>>>> http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> use-livecode mailing list >>>> use-livecode@lists.runrev.com >>>> Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your >>>> subscription preferences: >>>> http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> use-livecode mailing list >>> use-livecode@lists.runrev.com >>> Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your >>> subscription preferences: >>> http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode >> >> _______________________________________________ >> use-livecode mailing list >> use-livecode@lists.runrev.com >> Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription >> preferences: >> http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode > > > _______________________________________________ > use-livecode mailing list > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com > Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription > preferences: > http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
