> > another option is to write a program that responds to a hotsync event > > and goes through and zaps all the applications and databases from ram. > > (using DmDelete) > > > > you may run into issues with protected databases (ie: hacks etc), > > What's all the fuss about?
maybe you need to go back and see the original thread? > Current PalmOS handheld's are not close to being secure; lots of poorly > written apps accidentally take out enough of the OS or storage heap to > cause a hard reset without even trying. who mentioned anything about security? this thread was about being able to clense a device after usage using a bit of software. not about 'security' of palmos. thats a totally different thread altogether. > PalmOS versions 4.1 and under only require one OS call to > un-protect all of memory. Why not just zero all memory (dynamic > and storage) directly? (the tricks needed not to step on you own > toes are left as an exercise for the student, but probably aren't even > required). you can still do the same thing on OS5 :) the API just isn't there to make it convenient *g* > This issue should only become a big deal when we get to secure > versions of OS 6 running on ARM systems with decent MMU's. reality time - is there really a need for security? PDA's are *personal*, you dont normally leave them lying around. the same argument comes up with having the * char printed when you type in passwords ... security is just a serious waste of time. --- Aaron Ardiri [EMAIL PROTECTED] CEO - CTO +46 70 656 1143 Mobile Wizardry http://www.mobilewizardry.com/ -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/
