Armadillio

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Hi
Is there a way, i can call Armadillio as part of my setupbuilder project ?
I am a little afraid that i some day may forget to protect my project
(single exe) before building the install file.

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Viggo Poulsen
Vipilon ApS
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> Is there a way, i can call Armadillio as part of my setupbuilder project ?
> I am a little afraid that i some day may forget to protect my project
> (single exe) before building the install file.

Hi Viggo,

After a long development period, we are just about to release our new
SoftDefense class/template/application.

SoftDefense will have full integration with SetupBuilder (in fact Friedrich
and I were working out some of the last details on it yesterday). With
SoftDefense you can simply select the option in the SetupBuilder IDE and
let the SoftDefense application do the work for you.

As a part of a normal compile, SetupBuilder will interface with
SoftDefense. Then SoftDefense will apply the protection, check the
executable to ensure that the protection has been applied and report the
results to SetupBuilder (yes, SoftDefense can actually read the status of
the protection to be sure it has been applied).

This makes it impossible to ship an unprotected program since SetupBuilder
would catch an error returned from SoftDefense and report the error to you
(just as it would if your Code Signing failed).


Of course SoftDefense will do a lot more than that for you. It takes your
Armadillo integration to entirely new levels that are nearly impossible to
do by hand code with high level obfuscation and full dynamic loading at
runtime. The techniques it provides really raises the bar in how Armadillo
protection is used.

Our contacts at Silicon Realms tell us that only a very few programmers use
these techniques because they are so difficult to code and are very prone
to errors. The SoftDefense Explorer actually leverages Clarion's own
ability to generate code and generates a custom block of code that is
included in your app with the supplied templates. As an example of this,
SoftDefense generated over 600 lines of code to protect our PageSnip
product. We then use some simple code calls to put that into play as
needed.


Some other good news is that we will be releasing it in beta at a
significant discount (no worries on that BTW - we use it in PageSnip
already), so it will be a good time to buy it.

While it is possible to call for the protection using SetupBuilder's own
commands (or a batch file), this tight level of integration with
SetupBuilder will be the best way to make sure that you do not ship an
unprotected program.

With SoftDefense there is no chance that you were tired and missed a
message from Armadillo that the protection was not applied (or even worse -
forgot to do it yourself).

We all know what it means to be tired, overworked and stressed during a
product release<g>. Being able to rely on SoftDefense and SetupBuilder to
make sure that your Armadillo protection is in place gives you one less
thing to worry about.

;-)

Charles


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Charles,

When ?
When ?
When ?

.......

I'm ready to beta test paying for it of course anytime you need :)

No really I really need it to avoid my C++ calls to ShellExecuteA like
Friedrich showed to how to use to avoid VistaNightmareOs problems .....

DO let me know (you know the way to my door from the tub turn left then
straigth on for 10 cms) <VBG>

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> When ?
> When ?
> When ?

;-)

Sooner than you might think<g>.

We're really getting down to the wire now...


> I'm ready to beta test paying for it of course anytime you need :)

Thanks - I'm sure you'll give great feedback and suggestions as always JP.


> No really I really need it to avoid my C++ calls to ShellExecuteA like
> Friedrich showed to how to use to avoid VistaNightmareOs problems .....

Been there - slayed that dragon in PageSnip (with Friedrich's help!).

SoftDefense uses the same methods.

> DO let me know (you know the way to my door from the tub turn left then
> straigth on for 10 cms) <VBG>

LOL - will do.

Take care,

Charles




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Charles,

Nothing in my mail box (sorry I think too fast <BG>)

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Hi Charles
Sounds interresting. I'll keep an eye open.

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Viggo Poulsen
Vipilon ApS
www.vipilon.dk

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> Nothing in my mail box (sorry I think too fast <BG>)

LOL all you Frenchmen are too fast (or so rumor has it<g>)

;-)

Charles


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fast ?

like in getting a Clarion application certified by Microsoft ?
like in shooting faster than our shadows (lucky luke the cool handed) ?
like winning formula one grand prix's from time to time ?
like opening our emails when received from USA ?
.......

not sure you meant that but I'll leave you the "doubt benefice" as we say
...... :)

let me know when ...

Merci - Thank you

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> fast ?
>
> like in getting a Clarion application certified by Microsoft ?
> like in shooting faster than our shadows (lucky luke the cool handed) ?
> like winning formula one grand prix's from time to time ?
> like opening our emails when received from USA ?
> .......
>
> not sure you meant that but I'll leave you the "doubt benefice" as we say
> ...... :)

I'm just poking the bear JP!

It was an underhanded remark that women complain that Frenchmen are too
"fast" (where it counts the most<G>).

(...back to my work now<g>)

;-)

Charles


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i knew it!
i knew it !
i got you to write it <BG>

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> i knew it!
> i knew it !

Of course you did - your French after all!

> i got you to write it <BG>

Ah but you didn't think I would <VBG>

One of the great things about being over 50 is that you can say what you
want without fear of being politically (or otherwise) correct.

Besides, what good are your friends if you can't abuse them once and a
while?

:-)

Charles



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We are all in for a treat when Charles hits 60 or 70! I just wish he
would forget about the 'snappy' toy whatever and release the 'big one'.


George.

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> We are all in for a treat when Charles hits 60 or 70!

You may be right George<g>

Of course I am a firm believer that:

"Old age and technology will overcome youth and skill any day!"



> I just wish he would forget about the 'snappy' toy whatever and release the 'big one'.

LOL - sounds like my wife.

I have to remind her that "parts are parts" and sometimes you gotta build
the little ones to be able to make the big ones...

;-)

Charles






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Know what you mean my friend. I'm very pleased you are finally testing
and buffing the 'teetering bulb' of a little treasure. Many of us have
been waiting while you worked on the secret project, but I'm glad you
got it out of your system and are now on track again.

George.

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> Sounds interresting. I'll keep an eye open.

Thanks Viggo!

;-)

Charles


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> Know what you mean my friend. I'm very pleased you are finally testing
> and buffing the 'teetering bulb' of a little treasure. Many of us have
> been waiting while you worked on the secret project, but I'm glad you
> got it out of your system and are now on track again.

Thanks George,

You'd be surprised to know how much technology out of PageSnip makes its
way into the things you've been waiting for.

Since I tend to see "outside the box", I bend NetTalk and some other
CapeSoft tools in some ways that far exceed what you can do with the off
the shelf template code.

Of course Bruce, Sean and the folks at CapeSoft have been great (as always)
and added a few bits here and there to make it all possible.

When you put all that together with the things that Friedrich and I have
been cooking up these past few years, it is some pretty exciting stuff.

;-)

Charles


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Charles,

share them ? :)

still nothing in my email inbox .... <BG>

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> still nothing in my email inbox .... <BG>

Your a relentless Frenchman JP<g>.

Just be sure you show that level of enthusiasm in taking me to places with
great food and drink if I ever come for a visit!

;-)

Charles


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>> still nothing in my email inbox .... <BG>
>
> Your a relentless Frenchman JP<g>.
>
> Just be sure you show that level of enthusiasm in taking me to places with
> great food and drink if I ever come for a visit!

All RIGHT! The challenge is OUT!

Clarion Developers of the world unite!

State what part of the world you're located AND more importantly - WHAT
food and drink you are willing to offer Charles (to induce him to get these
products out the door PRONTO!).

OK, I'll start with an UNO's (http://www.unos.com/) Chicago Style Deep Dish
pizza and beer - Lake Buena Vista (Orlando, Florida, USA area).

David

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> State what part of the world you're located AND more importantly - WHAT
> food and drink you are willing to offer Charles (to induce him to get these
> products out the door PRONTO!).

With Clarion folks - it is always about food (or drink<g>)

;-)

Charles


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>> State what part of the world you're located AND more importantly - WHAT
>> food and drink you are willing to offer Charles (to induce him to get these
>> products out the door PRONTO!).
>
> With Clarion folks - it is always about food (or drink<g>)

Well, the offers will come pouring in AFTER the weekend - most are out
eating and drinking and wishing you were there! :-D

David


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Charles,

Will it support ARM Standard (4.66)?

Thanks,
Ben Morehouse

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> Will it support ARM Standard (4.66)?

Hi Ben,

Yes it will.

There may come a point in the future where Armadillo puts in some new
feature that SoftDefense can pick up and use that would not be in the older
releases, but we'll try to maintain a compatibility level when that
happens.

Charles



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Charles,

My credit card is ready!
I hope "soon" is actually soon now!

Ben Morehouse

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> My credit card is ready!
> I hope "soon" is actually soon now!

Thanks Ben!

We're getting closer each day<g>.

I'm as ready as you are!

;-)

Charles



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Charles,

After re-reading my previous post, I see that it sounded sarcastic on the
"actually soon" part. It wasn't intended this way, but was "tongue in
cheek".

Sorry!

Ben Morehouse

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> After re-reading my previous post, I see that it sounded sarcastic on the
> "actually soon" part. It wasn't intended this way, but was "tongue in
> cheek".

No worries Ben!

Around here one has to be careful using the Soon(tm) directive anyway<g>

;-)

Charles


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