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Software companies must make it possible for users to trust code, including code published online. Many webpages only contain static information which can be downloaded without risk. Some pages contain controls and programs that can be downloaded and installed on the user's computer. Downloading and running these executable files may be risky. When code is transmitted over the internet, these guarantees are not possible. The Internet cannot guarantee the identity of software creators. It cannot guarantee that software downloaded has not been altered after its creation. Browsers can display a warning message explaining the possible dangers associated with downloading data, but they cannot verify whether code is as it claims to be. To make the Internet a reliable platform for software distribution, a more proactive approach is needed.