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KidsRuby is a Ruby programming environment meant for kids to learn and have fun!
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Create/Update install instructions for Mountain Lion #111

Closed jmccaffrey closed 10 years ago

jmccaffrey commented 10 years ago

When I tried to install KidsRuby, by running KidsRubyInstaller.app (downloaded today. 1.3 version), I get the error "KidsRuby can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer", and a dialog that would not let me move forward.

I had to google around until I could find some info on it, this page was helpful http://forums.macrumors.com/archive/index.php/t-1324950.html

My solution was to right click and 'open' the app, instead of double clicking it. You get the same warning, but the dialog will let you proceed with the installer.

hunterboerner commented 10 years ago

That's a "feature" in 10.8 (Mountain Lion). For now you can follow http://www.imore.com/how-open-apps-unidentified-developer-os-x-mountain-lion to bypass that.

deadprogram commented 10 years ago

We're going to look into purchasing a code signing certificate, because we need it for Windows as well.

jmccaffrey commented 10 years ago

In the meantime, would it make sense to include that info in a README file?

I just wouldn't want someone to get as far as downloading it, then getting stuck on the install. (I imagine a parent all excited to show their kid some cool programming stuff. The kid is sitting there eyes rolling. "Well, it just takes a bit to download it, then we'll be off to the races". Then they hit a brick wall when they can't install. )

Just a few hints at what to do, and a link to that post would have helped me. I can take a stab at writing it up if you want.

hunterboerner commented 10 years ago

It may make more sense to put it on the download page due to the download itself is only an executable and would be easier to notice.

hunterboerner commented 10 years ago

Just submitted https://github.com/hybridgroup/kidsruby-site/pull/4

jmccaffrey commented 10 years ago

awesome

hunterboerner commented 10 years ago

Can we close this now that we have the warning and create a signing ticket separately because it's not just for OSX.

deadprogram commented 10 years ago

Sure, go ahead.