Symbian signed : cheaper alternative?

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Wed, 2004-11-24 10:57
mayur24
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Hi,
I am planning to distribute some software and want to get signed
before that. But the fees for getting the app signed is too much.
The ACS id costs $350 that would be 15,757 in my currency  Cry .
Are there any cheaper alternatives to getting apps signed?
Also as my app is freeware is it necessary to get it signed in first place?
Thanks.
--Mayur.

http://symbiangeek.blogspot.com

Wed, 2004-11-24 18:43
N_A
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Symbian signed : cheaper alternative?
It is not necessary to have the app signed, unless you want to distribute it through channels that require signed apps.
 
Thu, 2004-11-25 06:09
mayur24
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Symbian signed : cheaper alternative?
But then how can I know that my app has not been tampered with?
Like I should know that somebody has not put in some virus or something
bad in it.
Thanks.
--Mayur.

http://symbiangeek.blogspot.com

 
Thu, 2004-11-25 07:43
cfm
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Symbian signed : cheaper alternative?
If you are the only one wanting to know if the app is still in its original format, then use a hashing routine on the binary.  Something like MD5.  You can then store the output from the MD5 routine.

You can also distribute the checksum with your app, but then the end user must have the required tools to check it.  There is also nothing stopping the cracker from distributint the new checksum with the cracked copy.

Another alternative it to create your own digital signature and to sign the app.  The problem with this is that it will not install on any end user equipment, unless they have your certificate installed.  This would mean an extra step for end users with some of them that will not do it.

Chris

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