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Apple distributes the Xcode installer through the App Store. Normal App Store restrictions don't apply.


How exactly does an installer that can write to any location on your disk fit into a restricted AppStore?

Also, does this mean I'm free to distribute my malware installer through the AppStore? After all, it's just an installer.


Can anybody else distribute a foo installer, so normal restrictions would not apply?


Nope. Xcode is special.


Cool! Does this mean I will be allowed to distribute App Install scripts through the AppStore? The best of both worlds: free distribution & full control!




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