Subj : Re: Protecting your code
To   : comp.programming
From : Peter Ammon
Date : Thu Jul 28 2005 11:45 pm

MiniMe wrote:
> Hi all
> 
> Is there any solution to protect your rights or ideas when you write
> code ?
> 
> I am thinking of a way to sign the code, to prove that I am the
> author. My first tought was to use digital signature for this. Let's
> say I have my own company and I buy a digital cetificate from
> VerySign.
> Then I  can use tis certificate to PGP sign the code and to prove that
> at a specific date back in time I was the programmer or at least I had
> the code in my possesion.
> 
> Any other sugestion in this respect would be much appreciated
> 
> Thank you
> Mine Me

The usual recommendation I've heard is to write down whatever you want, 
put it in an envelope, and send it to yourself certified mail.  When it 
arrives, don't open it!  Some people recommend getting it (the stuff you 
write, not the envelope) notarized before you send it.

-Peter

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