Apple 要求 OS X 應用程式開發者為 Gatekeeper 作準備

昨天，Apple 透過電郵要求 OS X 應用程式開發者盡早登記並取得 Developer ID 以能讓應用程式能通過 Gatekeeper 的認証。Gatekeeper 是一項全新的安全機制，用戶可以設定只安裝那些應用程式的限制。用戶可以選擇只安裝 Mac App Store 應用程式、Mac App Store 以及經認證的獨立開發者所開發的應用程式，或是完全不受限制，而這次申請 Developer ID 就是為了讓應用程式能經 Gatekeeper 認証。

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The Mac App Store is the safest place for users to get software for their Mac, but we also want to protect users when they get applications from other places. Gatekeeper is a new feature in OS X Mountain Lion that helps protect users from downloading and installing malicious software. Signing your applications, plug-ins, and installer packages with a Developer ID certificate lets Gatekeeper verify that they are not known malware and have not been tampered with.  Mac Developer Program members can sign applications with their Developer ID now to get ready for Gatekeeper. If you’re not already a member, join the Mac Developer Program today.