Re: masking the code

On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 3:37 PM, <artacus(at)comcast(dot)net> wrote:

>
>
> I completely agree w/ HArald. Its not something we'd want to see in an open
> source product. That said, I saw yesterday that the latest version of
> EnterpriseDB has this feature. So if you want to protect your own IP, then
> you've got to purchase someone else's.
>

Release 2 of our proprietary Advanced Server 8.3 does include the
'edbwrap' functionality. It was included based on demand from ISV's who are
used to wrapping their code when distributing an app.

It is important to note (as many people have already pointed out) that
both EnterpriseDB and Oracle's wrap functionality is declared as a 100%
guarantee that nobody can read your code. As with many different types of
security (i.e. the 3 foot high fence) this is really just a deterrent to
most people who either aren't capable of reverse engineering or are just not
interested in the first place.

http://www.enterprisedb.com/docs/en/8.3R2/oracompat/EnterpriseDB_OraCompat_8.3-211.htm#P15495_739546
http://www.databasejournal.com/features/oracle/article.php/3382331/Oracles-Wrap-Utility.htm
http://download-west.oracle.com/docs/cd/B10501_01/appdev.920/a96624/c_wrap.htm

--Scott