Philip Semanchuk wrote: > > On Feb 16, 2010, at 4:41 PM, rodmc wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I have been merrily programming away in Python now for a few years and >> have a couple of applications I would like to possibly publish at some >> point - with the exception of certain libraries they are more or less >> 100% Python. However I have read elsewhere online that Python due to >> it's architecture is not so good for this, especially as it is easier >> for people to hack into the code. Also where software requires some >> security aspects I guess it would also not be much use, is this >> correct? > > > Hi Rod, > The user's ability to hack into the code is usually considered one of > the strengths of Python & open source software in general. Since most > Python software that's distributed is open source, you're doing > something different than most. It'd help if you explain how you want > your software to differ from a typical open source distribution. Do you > not want people to change the code? Are you worried about your code & > ideas being stolen? > Do remember, though, that the Python license absolutely allows you to create both open source and proprietary products as you choose.
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