Re: [Gimp-user] GIMP access on Mac

[Guy Stalnaker <jimmyg521 gmail com>]

poemystic,

Though this document is for Mac OS X 10.8, it applies to later versions, 
including El Capitan (I just checked on my MacBookPro). Ignore the 
Symantec and follow the Preferences -> Security part.

https://kb.wisc.edu/helpdesk/page.php?id=25443

Regards.

On 2/27/2017 7:58 PM, poemystic wrote:
> I've tried to download GIMP both ways, but have been blocked by this Apple
> message: ""GIMP.app can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified
> developer.Your security preferences allow installation of only apps from the App
> Store and identified developers."
>
> Contradictorily, I also got this message: “GIMP.app” is on the disk image
> “gimp-2.8.20-x86_64.dmg”. Safari downloaded this disk image today at 8:16 PM
> from www.gimp.org."
>
> Two GIMP URL are listed on my Downloads, neither of which will open,
> and neither is listed in my applications.
>
> I have Mac Sierra.
>
> Can you please help me? I’ve been using GIMP for years on PC, which I have
> abandoned because of serious corruption issues with Windows 10.

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