Re: Apple Software Delivery Guide...
Re: Apple Software Delivery Guide...
- Subject: Re: Apple Software Delivery Guide...
- From: Eli Bach <email@hidden>
- Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:52 -0700
On Nov 20, 2009, at 1:10 PM, Don Montalvo wrote:
>> Because Installer.app will change ownership/permissions on all folders referenced in a package to what is specified in the package. So if you don't get them exactly right, you'll negatively affect the security of the user's computer. And it makes it more difficult for Apple to change ownership/permission on these folders if they need to.
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> But if a folder already exists, /usr/sbin/installer should leave permissions alone, correct?
No, that's the problem. Installer.app/installer does NOT leave permissions/ownership alone. It applies whatever permissions are specified in the package to the folders. That's why Apple says not to include the folders in your packages.
Eli
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