Bug #1565
closedCode signing for program installer to verify its authenticity
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Description
Since downloaded files tend to be corrupted, it's better for AdiIRC to include code signing. This is preferred way to verify program integrity on Windows.
You could get a free code signing for Opensource developers from Certum[[http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1177552/code-signing-certificate-for-open-source-projects]].
If this is not possible for some reason, it would be better to provide alternative way to verify downloaded installer, such as OpenPGP detached signature (.sig or .asc file), SHA256/384/512SUM, or at least MD5SUM.
By providing several ways to verify program authenticity, you are making sure that the integrity of program installer is authentic, so that users are worried by virus or malware hiding inside the program installer.