[GoLUG] Next time you meet a Mac snob...

[Steve Litt]

On Thu, 8 Jan 2026 21:51:07 -0800
Ron <ron at bclug.ca> wrote:

> Steve Litt wrote on 2026-01-08 15:14:
> 
> > Next time you meet a Mac snob, show him the following:
> > 
> > https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/01/expired-certificate-completely- 
> > breaks-macos-logitech-apps-user-customizations/  
> 
> How did you turn that story into a swipe at Mac users?
> 
> It says clearly and repeatedly that Logitech is at fault:
> 
>  > The culprit, according to both a Logitech support page...  
> 
>  > Logitech is already offering patches for both apps that include an
>  > updated certificate.  


> > I'm glad to have an OS where you just plug in your mouse and
> > keyboard and adjust them with provided software, no cert required.  
> Again, for the hard-of-reading, it's a *Logitech* problem. Most Mac 
> users use mice and keyboards just like everyone else.
> 
> And, I'll bet quite a few people reading this are using Logitech 
> peripherals right now.

"The company’s Logi Options+ and G Hub apps for macOS ..."
                                            ^^^^^^^^^

Linux don't need no steenkin G Hub apps. Nor Logitech certs.

SteveT

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