Broken (tyler.io)

Article summary

The article appears to discuss issues with macOS Catalina, including problems with cron jobs and Python scripts due to changes in the Apple security environment. The exact details of the article are not available, but the comments suggest that the new security features in Catalina are causing problems for some users. The discussion focuses on the implementation of these features and potential solutions. Some users are experiencing issues with permission prompts and lack of documentation for power users.

Main themes

• macOS Catalina issues
• security features
• permission prompts
• power user problems
• alternative operating systems

What commenters say

• The new security features in macOS Catalina are causing problems for users who rely on Unix utilities like cron jobs and Python scripts.
• Some users believe that the security features are a step in the right direction, but the implementation is flawed and lacks documentation for power users.
• Using a non-Mac operating system, such as Linux or a BSD variant, may be a better option for users who need to run Unix utilities.
• The permission prompts in Catalina are overly intrusive and should be configurable or have an off switch.
• Apple should have tested popular apps and created a whitelist of approved permissions to simplify the upgrade process.
• The lack of a queuing system for permission requests is a major oversight and could lead to user frustration.
• Disabling System Integrity Protection (SIP) may allow users to modify the TCC database and bypass permission prompts, but this is not a recommended solution.