On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 9:15 AM, Rich Shepard <[email protected]>wrote:
> Python is an interpreted scripting language with outstanding mathematical > libraries and a great UI development tool in wxPython. Unlike complied > languages such as C the underlying code is visible to everyone who looks at > it. This is a problem when the application is unique and proprietary. > > There are technical approaches to this problem, but I suspect the real problem is you have the wrong distribution model. If your algo is truly unique and highly valuable, I would seriously consider a SaaS model. That way you sell access/usage, not copies of your trade secrets. SaaS used to be regarded with some suspicion by corporate IT, but the cost-benefit on that shifted a while ago. It's now likely to be seen as *less* risky than installing your custom-built desktop app. The fact that you also get better control is a serious win-win. For what that's worth... Dylan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/portland/attachments/20100121/ef5cfb44/attachment.htm> _______________________________________________ Portland mailing list [email protected] http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/portland
