Re: masking the code - Mailing list pgsql-general

From artacus@comcast.net
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In response to Re: masking the code  ("Massa, Harald Armin" <chef@ghum.de>)
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Obfuscated function source code (not wanted) Obfuscating function source code has minimal protective benefits because anyone with super-user access can find a way to view the code. At the same time, it would greatly complicate backups and other administrative tasks. To prevent non-super-users from viewing function source code, remove SELECT permission on pg_proc.


I completely agree w/ HArald. Its not something we'd want to see in an open source product. That said, I saw yesterday that the latest version of EnterpriseDB has this feature.  So if you want to protect your own IP, then you've got to purchase someone else's.

Scott

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