Sure, you could put the application file in the File Vault, but eventually... No. At some point the unencrypted code has to reside in memory where the processor can execute it. And that's the weak link in the chain. At least with Von Neumann architecture processors. And, of course, enough of the 'file' has to be unencrypted for the OS & linker to see the file as a valid MacOS X application and successfully load it. Such a scheme is really just meant to keep honest people honest - it won't prevent a determined hacker from decompiling your program or reverse-engineering it.
On May 16, 2007, at 4:37 AM, Giovanni wrote: > Is there a way to encrypt the apps in OSX? > > We have encrypted the file in Windows with no problem but my client > wants to encrypt the file in OSX so that it can not be reversed > engineer > and people can not findout what tool it was used to create > application. > > Thanks again guys. > > Giovanni > > _______________________________________________ > Unsubscribe or switch delivery mode: > <http://www.realsoftware.com/support/listmanager/> > > Search the archives: > <http://support.realsoftware.com/listarchives/lists.html> _______________________________________________ Unsubscribe or switch delivery mode: <http://www.realsoftware.com/support/listmanager/> Search the archives: <http://support.realsoftware.com/listarchives/lists.html>
