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Is there source code I can audit and compile instead of running some random exe file?

I don't hide who I am, a bit of googling will net you my address and phone number. So I think it's fair to say, that if I was going to release malware, I'd hardly host it on my own site would I?

I'm not a fan of Open Sourcing my own code, due to bad experiences in the past, sorry.

First of all, thanks for your work!

I'm not trying to change your mind, but I'm curious about your bad experiences.

Just the fact that you're not giving into the FOSS brigade pushed me over the edge to download and use it.

> if I was going to release malware, I'd hardly host it on my own site would I?

That argument has never held water for me... I'm not saying you are malicious, not at all. But if someone did want to release malware, it isn't impossible to create a fake persona, put up fake contact info, or impersonate someone. Or even hack someone else's site to put up a corrupted download. Admittedly, this one smells pretty safe... but it is even safer to just set a rule for oneself not to download executables off the web.

I respect your right to code and deliver it how you see fit. I just also respect other people's decisions to not download it for security concerns.

Likewise. I'm not forcing anyone to download it. :)

I'm also not a fake persona. Or if I am - I've been playing the long game since before the year 2000...

I say you transfer it to an air-gapped computer, try it and then have it nuked from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.

How do you feel about reading assembly?

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