Thread Tools Display Modes
02-19-13, 04:59 PM   #1
elcius
A Cliff Giant
AddOn Author - Click to view addons
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 75
DSA Signature Validation in LUA

Moved to LibDSA

Last edited by elcius : 07-07-13 at 05:40 PM.
  Reply With Quote
02-20-13, 06:31 AM   #2
Vlad
A Molten Giant
 
Vlad's Avatar
AddOn Author - Click to view addons
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 793
Just curious, how could this be used? I assume one could broadcast over the chat addon channel without others being able to look into the conversation or something, but in any case, it's some neat coding you've done.

I'll let the more math proficient reply.
__________________
Profile: Curse | Wowhead
  Reply With Quote
02-20-13, 06:50 AM   #3
elcius
A Cliff Giant
AddOn Author - Click to view addons
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 75
Its primary purpose is to provide a way to release addon updates/content without the need for users to re-download the addon.
For example with bigwigs and deadly boss mods, new boss timers can be published in-game by the developer to friends/party/raid/chat channel, anyone who receives the update can validate that it is actually from the developer and that is hasn't been changed, then forward to more people who can do the same.
It's also secure enough to allow pure LUA code to be signed, broadcast and used, to provide core upgrades as well as content updates.
  Reply With Quote
02-20-13, 07:55 AM   #4
Vlad
A Molten Giant
 
Vlad's Avatar
AddOn Author - Click to view addons
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 793
Yeah, I had this in mind when I read your suggestion as well.

It's a neat idea, I hope it is doable in WoW lua, considering some small limitations, hehe.
__________________
Profile: Curse | Wowhead
  Reply With Quote

WoWInterface » Developer Discussions » Tutorials & Other Helpful Info. » DSA Signature Validation in LUA

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off