[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Adam wrote:
> > Eric wrote:
> > > is it possible to take a checksum of parts or even whole of the
> > > code? if possible, I can prevent my code get corrupt.
> > Checksums might detect corruption, but will not prevent it.
> Especially if the code that performs the checksum gets corrupted.
>
> I'm curious as to what corruption problems Eric is running across. Applications
> are stored in the storage heap, which is protected from all but the most
> malicious programs from corruption. And no checksum scheme will protect against
> that.
> In other words, unless you're really paranoid, I don't see that a checksum
> scheme will provide any better protection than what's already built into the OS.
> -- Keith
Maybe this is part of an anti-cracking scheme? If so, it should be pointed out
that anyone who might be trying to crack your code would also figure out that
they need to update the checksum.
--
Brian Mathis
Direct Edge
http://www.directedge.com
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