Re: Finally java class file encryption possible.

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Subject	Re: Finally java class file encryption possible.
Date	2013-10-30 12:06 -0700
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On 10/30/2013 11:17 AM, Joerg Meier wrote:
> On Wed, 30 Oct 2013 10:40:28 -0700 (PDT), Java Encryptor wrote:
>
>> So basically there is no way we can prevent our class from de-compiling.
>
> No, of course not - in the end, the computer still has to be able to decode
> them to run them, and anything the computer does, a potential thief can do.
> It's best to just obfuscate your code and then be done with it and accept
> that some people will be looking at your code.

Obfuscation can make stack traces and log output hard to read (they'll 
print the obfuscated class and method names).

Better I think to:

1. Provide enough value that it's more work to steal code than it is to 
subscribe to your service/product.

2. Keep some of the code on a server where folks can't get at it, and 
make API calls over the network to return results.

3. Use the courts for egregious cases of theft.

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  Re: Finally java class file encryption possible. Steven Simpson <ss@domain.invalid> - 2013-10-28 15:57 +0000
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            Re: Finally java class file encryption possible. Java Encryptor <java.encryptor@gmail.com> - 2013-10-30 10:40 -0700
              Re: Finally java class file encryption possible. Joerg Meier <joergmmeier@arcor.de> - 2013-10-30 19:17 +0100
                Re: Finally java class file encryption possible. markspace <markspace@nospam.nospam> - 2013-10-30 12:06 -0700
                Re: Finally java class file encryption possible. Joerg Meier <joergmmeier@arcor.de> - 2013-10-30 21:27 +0100
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