Re: Precompiled multiplatform code (ARMxPC)

[Rob Kendrick <lua-l@...>]

On Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:29:18 -0300
"Saulo Tauil" <saulot@muitofaciltec.com.br> wrote:

> The terminals have little memory, low cpu clock and lack of space.  

Given that compiled Lua is often /larger/ than the source, you may
find that leaving the compiler in and gzipping and/or using something
like LuaSrcDiet saves more space, depending on your exact circumstances.

> The portability of uncompiled code is a security issue too, since I
> want avoid code manipulation by third party. Initially this
> precompiled code will be remotely transferred to the terminals.  

Compiled Lua offers no security advantages beyond preventing casual
snooping.  Anybody who wants to break it will.  And quite easily.

B.