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“Scribus.app” can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer.

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I downloaded Scribus, an open source free page layout design application from https://www.scribus.net/

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I can't open this application because I get a message that says: "'Scribus.app' can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer. Your security preferences allow installation of only apps from the Mac App Store and identified developers.

I searched the Mac App Store and it does not have Scribus. I can't afford to subscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud and I need to be able to create page layout designs, which Scribus can do.

How can I verify that https://www.scribus.net/ is a secure application site? How can I open the application if it is a secure link?

Thanks, Shelley

I downloaded Scribus, an open source free page layout design application from https://www.scribus.net/ [https://www.scribus.net/ link text] I can't open this application because I get a message that says: "'Scribus.app' can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer. Your security preferences allow installation of only apps from the Mac App Store and identified developers.'' I searched the Mac App Store and it does not have Scribus. I can't afford to subscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud and I need to be able to create page layout designs, which Scribus can do. How can I verify that https://www.scribus.net/ is a secure application site? How can I open the application if it is a secure link? Thanks, Shelley

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Safely open apps on your Mac (Gatekeeper):

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Safely open apps on your Mac (Gatekeeper):