Henry - thanks for the clarification. Now I understand. And, folks - thanks for those insights re:locking doors, as its kinda what I meant as well - that its only basic protection(creating an EXE) - since, if people REALLY want to get at the code - they could use ReFox. But, the standard client really is not going to be bothered with something like cracking open the code with Refox!
-K- -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:16 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Splitting of Distributable VFP System Kurt, Sorry for the confusion. This is NOT what I said. I meant that APPs, like EXEs can be encrypted in VFP proper (Project Info/Encrypted) so that the contents cannot be viewed in an editor. My reference to ReFox was only to the extent that APPs, just like EXEs, are NOT immune to ReFox. In other words, I meant that to me, and with respect to safeguarding source code, EXE = APP. Again, sorry for the confusion caused by my earlier post. Henry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kurt Wendt Sent: 2008-11-12 5:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Splitting of Distributable VFP System So, you are saying I would actually use ReFox to Encrypt the APP file before distributing it to the clients? And, this is how we would stop people from looking at our code? I know about ReFox, and I have used it in the past (although not for this purpose of encrypting) - and I think they even have ReFox here at my job. But, not sure if they would be thrilled to use it to do encryption for EVERY time they deploy an update. But, it IS something to think about... -K- -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kurt, I was not aware that an APP differed from an EXE in that respect. You can ReFox either, no? Can you still see an APP's code even if you tick the 'Encrypt' checkbox? -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kurt Wendt Henry - there is still the downside to the APP's idea, which is that the code is still too easily accessible by clients - unlike a compiled EXE or DLL. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Kurt, I don't see why you wouldn't split into several APPs called from one central EXE. No FLL or DLL required for splitting. Certainly no registry stuff either... [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
