====== How to download BootCaT for Mac ======

**READ THIS CAREFULLY, DON'T JUST DOWNLOAD IT BECAUSE IT WON'T WORK!**

Download BootCaT from here and install it:

https://bootcat.dipintra.it/download/BootCaT-1.57_Intel.dmg

If you want the Apple Silicon version download this (if you're not sure what "Apple Silicon" means, then use the link above): 

https://bootcat.dipintra.it/download/BootCaT-1.57_Apple_Silicon.dmg

If you try to start the App right away, you'll probably see something like this:

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Or this (on older versions of MacOS):

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See below for ways to fix this.

===== Quick fix (for advanced users) =====

Use this on your terminal:

<code bash>
sudo xattr -cr /Applications/BootCaT.app
</code>

Then enter your password and you're good to go: start BootCaT like any other App.

===== Step-by-step guide (for regular users) =====

Open a Terminal in your Mac:

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Once it starts you'll see a window like this (the background might be black, but it doesn't matter):

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Copy the following line and paste it into the terminal window:

<code bash>
sudo xattr -cr /Applications/BootCaT.app
</code>

The terminal will ask you to insert your password:

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Type your password, **you will not see any character appearing as you type, this is normal**, then press the ENTER key.

If you don't see any error messages, you're good to go: just start BootCaT like any other App.

===== Why do I have to do this? =====

Since version 10.15.X "Catalina", MacOS prevents non-notarized applications downloaded from the Internet from running.

Since BootCaT isn't notarized, the workaround presented here is needed to and run the App.