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rajesh23
May 31st, 2008, 10:29 PM
Hi can i know what this delay signing is in .NET?

I read few articles but could not understand the content and real world usage?

dglienna
May 31st, 2008, 11:52 PM
three guesses?

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/t07a3dye(VS.80).aspx

TheCPUWizard
June 1st, 2008, 09:20 AM
Delay Signing is the ability for an assembly to act as if it were properly signed, but defer (delay) the actual signing to a later time).

Your Strong Name Keys (.snk files) are a valuable resource. You should treat them exactly as you would treat a "Bearer Bond" or other negotiable financial instrument.

If ANYONE (even a disgruntled employee) get ahold of your .SNK files, they can forge your programs, and cause massive financial harm (lawsuits, bankruptcy, fraud).