Dear Sirs
(I am not a list subscriber, please kindly answer to my email in addition to the list)
First: thanks. I have been enjoying GNU Backgammon for a year or so, and I found it superb. Thanks for your nice work.
now, on to my question/request:
I wish to be able to use the GBU Backgammon software on my corporate windows laptop (Windows 11 Enterprise, v23H2). Until recently I had another older laptop, where I had been able to install, but as of now, it does not seem to be possible anymore. The issues I run into are two:
1) Windows prevents me from even running the install file (.exe).
The message I get is:
"Windows protected your PC. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk. App: gnubg-1_08_003-20240428-setup.exe, Publisher: Unknown publisher"
2) I don't have and can't have (anymore) the administrator password, which would usually be needed to install software
Therefore, even though I don't know much about this stuff, I am wondering if you have any plans of making a "portable" version of this magnificent piece of technology? By any chance? (or if there is a way to run it from a joystick, etc... whatever that could work for my setup)
Thanks and regards,
Alain Gougeon
Italy