MacVim by default uses Sparkle to update itself. It checks a URL that
tells it whether there's a new binary release, and if one exists, it
will download it and patches MacVim. However, there are certain
situations where this is not wanted (e.g. when MacVim is bundled as part
of a package management system), and previously there was no way to
disable Sparkle.
Make Sparkle optional by implementing a new configure argument:
`./configure --disable-sparkle`, which will set a compile-time ifdef.
Instead of instantiating the updater in MainMenu.nib as suggested by
Sparkle's documentation, just instantiate it manually in code, and also
disable the "Check for updates" menu item and updater-related preference
pane items to make sure these settings don't confuse users when they are
running a Sparkle-disabled build.
Sparkle.framework is currently still bundled when it's disabled, because
there doesn't seem to be an easy way to configure the copy build phase.
It could be manually removed in a script after the build though, as it's
now optionally linked to instead of mandatory.
Fix#849.
Vim patch 8.1.2234
Fixes:
- Fix scripting languages not working (e.g. Python) in binary releases
by using the correct entitlements. #979
Targets macOS 10.9+
Script interfaces have compatibility with these versions:
- Lua 5.3
- Perl 5.18
- Python2 2.7
- Python3 3.7
- Ruby 2.6
Add two scripts. First one signs the MacVim app bundle and dmg files
with developer certificate. Second one submits the dmg file to Apple for
app notarization, and waits for the results to come back.
Also added Makefile target `macvim-dmg-release` that will use these
scripts to create a signed and notarized dmg file that can be
distributed and will be play nice with macOS Gatekeeper.
Use get-task-allow which seems to be necessary to get scripting
languages like Python to work. It's discouraged in docs, but from trials
seems like App Notarization will give a warning but still approve the
app.
Vim patch 8.1.2224
General:
- MacVim **now requires macOS 10.9**, up from 10.8.
- MacVim binary is now notaraized by Apple. This should make it open
properly without a security warning in macOS 10.15 Catalina. #959#825
Features:
- Make mouse cursor higher contrast under macOS 10.13 or older. #910
Fixes:
- Fix OS appearance (dark vs light mode) detection not working. See
`:help OSAppearanceChanged` for more info on the feature. #973
- Fix spell checker flagging first words in line. #971 (Vim 8.1.2172)
- Fix wrong highlighting color scheme. #960 (Vim 8.1.2176)
Misc:
- Sparkle updater has been updated to 1.22.00. #963
Targets macOS 10.9+
Script interfaces have compatibility with these versions:
- Lua 5.3
- Perl 5.18
- Python2 2.7
- Python3 3.7
- Ruby 2.6
Prevoiusly, #859 removed the custom high-contrast I-beam mouse cursor in
favor of using the system-default I-beam cursor. However, it mostly
worked well on 10.14 Mojave or above, as the cursor is designed with
dark mode in mind and works well on both bright and dark backgrounds.
Since this doesn't work well on older macOS versions, add back the
custom cursor and only enable it on those older macOS versions.
Fix#910.
Problem: The "last used" info of a buffer is under used.
Solution: Add "lastused" to getbufinfo(). List buffers sorted by last-used
field. (Andi Massimino, closes#4722)
Doing 'set fullscreen' and 'set nofullscreen' at once doesn't work
properly: the values of "&lines" and "&columns" are restored, but the
fullscreen is kept on actually and thus affects 'writedelay' test
performance.
Problem: "gn" doesn't work quite right. (Jaehwang Jerry Jung)
Solution: Improve and simplify the search logic. (Christian Brabandt,
closes#5103, closes#5075)
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