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[rodmc]

> > Hi Rod,
> > The user's ability to hack into the code is usually considered one of
> > the strengths of Python & open source software in general. Since most
> > Python software that's distributed  is open source, you're doing
> > something different than most. It'd help if you explain how you want
> > your software to differ from a typical open source distribution. Do you
> > not want people to change the code? Are you worried about your code &
> > ideas being stolen?

Thanks to everyone for their replies.

Normally I have no problem with adopting an open source model, indeed
I usually encourage it. However the main problem was related to end-
user licencing e.g. via some form of registration key. The other
problem was related to end-user private data and sending this via a
secure Internet connection. While I am ok with secure Internet
connection side of it I was concerned that with the source code being
available to others the security may in some way be reduced- however I
note one reply which says this is not the case.


Kind regards,

rod