The Windows code signing experience has prevented me from shipping apps that otherwise run perfectly fine on the platform. It is a nightmare and I cannot believe it wasn't called out in the "We want to fix Windows" blog post.

Just do exactly what Apple does. Charge me $100 directly from you and let me build an .exe that I can distribute on my website.

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vegasje 2 days ago | parent [-]

This isn't well-known, so I figured I'd mention it.

Microsoft offers a service called Azure Artifact Signing (used to be called Trusted Signing) that manages code signing for you:

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/artifact-s...

It's $9.99/mo, and you don't need to worry about procuring or renewing code signing certs.

	▲	domenicd a day ago \| parent \| next [-]
		US and Canada residents only, sadly.
	▲	fermentation a day ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		Except this requires you to own a business for 3+ years, which makes it a non-starter for indie apps.