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Re:Ask HN: Is it still conceivable to remain an anonymous de... by justsomeguy123 on Thursday June 16, 2022 @04:52AM (#31763820)
I'm also curious what this is. Apple wouldn't give free certificates even for open source apps! $99 to give their users free apps.
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Re:Ask HN: Is it still conceivable to remain an anonymous de... by bigiain on Thursday June 16, 2022 @05:13AM (#31763953)
The free developer accounts don't get your apps into the iOS app store. That requires a paid up $99 developer account.

I think (but am not sure) that you can use them (for now) to sign a macOS app that you distribute from your own download somewhere, and Mac uses can download your apps and click through the "Yes, I trust apps signed with that Satoshi Nakamoto certificate" dialog and install them.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it still conceivable to remain an anonymous de... by r12343a_19 on Thursday June 16, 2022 @10:28AM (#31766461)
You don't get even free macOS notarization without paying $99. Really, could I get a link to where this mythical free account is and what it provides?
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