chore(mdm): use launchctl bootstrap/bootout instead of load/unload#98
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This PR updates the macOS launchd installer/uninstaller to use launchctl bootstrap / launchctl bootout instead of the deprecated load / unload verbs, selecting the appropriate launchd domain (system vs gui/<uid>) based on whether the process is running as root.
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- Switch install path from
launchctl load <plist>tolaunchctl bootstrap <domain> <plist>. - Switch uninstall path from
launchctl unload <plist>tolaunchctl bootout ...and add domain targeting logic.
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