Re: Adding an embedded signature on setup-x86_64.exe

[Corinna Vinschen <corinna-cygwin@cygwin.com>]

On Nov 20 13:45, Brian Inglis wrote:
> On Sun, 20 Nov 2022 17:17:18 +0000, Jon Turney wrote:
> > On 18/11/2022 21:15, Dale McCoy wrote:
> > > I use Cygwin in the course of work, and while I can use the external gpg
> > > signature to verify the validity of setup-x86_64.exe, my IT department
> > > can't see that step. They get somewhat concerned when they see that Windows
> > > thinks setup-x86_64.exe is unsigned, and I certainly don't blame them.
> > > Can I convince you to also embed a signature in the installer, so Windows
> > > recognizes the file is signed?
> 
> > This something I'd like to do, but unfortunately, the remaining blocking
> > issues are not technical.
> > 
> > In order to sign the code in this way, the key needs to be signed by a
> > CA that participates in Microsoft Trusted Root Program.  These CAs
> > charge an annual fee. As the person who makes the setup releases, I'm
> > not going to pay that out of my own pocket, and we currently have no
> > organization to collect donations for that (or any other) purpose.
> 
> If Cygwin becomes an SFC member, they may be able to fund Cygwin signing certs.

Good point!


Corinna