On Jan 14, 2008, at 3:23 AM, Malcolm Greene wrote:
> Do the py* packagers support the ability to create multiple 'library
> files' (for lack of a better term?) that can be updated independent of
> the main distribution vs. having to re-distribute a full build with
> every new release? For example, I distribute my VFP applications as a
> generic loader application that in turn calls my main app. My generic
> loader application is big, contains my runtime and external DLL/FLLs
> (unloaded at startup) and is infrequently updated. My main application
> (that is called by my loader) is updated more frequently and exists
> as a
> separate APP file or files. Is this type of packaging possible with
> the
> py* packagers?
You can exclude any part from the "bundle", and distribute that
separately. The Dabo Runtime Engine works this way: the actual Dabo
framework files are not bundled, but included by the installer, so
that users can get regular Web Updates.
> Do the py* packagers provide some form of encryption to prevent
> de-compilation? Or must I adjust to the brave new world of unprotected
> source code?
Unless you're doing work for the CIA, you should probably get used
to the idea. Even tools such as ReFox can be broken by someone who is
determined enough.
-- Ed Leafe
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-- http://dabodev.com
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