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Subject: Protecting the soucecode From: "Per Moeller" <pm@stripe.dk> Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2000 15:03:58 +0100 Hi, My boss is constantly complaining about, that the sourcecode for mod_perl script can be read, copied and altered by 3rd party hosting partners for our solutions based on mod_perl. So my question is, are there any way to encrypt or compile mod_perl script, so that they cannot be view by anybody? // Per Moeller === Subject: RE: Protecting the soucecode From: "John Reid" <jreid@openconnect.co.uk> Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2000 14:23:50 -0000 Hi Stas Answered this last May http://www.bitmechanic.com/mail-archives/modperl/May1999/0249.html You could also try RJ's Perl Obfuscator (first result from Google searching for perl obfuscator) I haven't tried either of these. We usually print the source code and post it to ourselves via registered mail, one script per envelope. These should then be deposited at a bank, lawyer, or similar. In the event of a dispute, the print out is admisible in court as evidence. We haven't used it yet, but songwriters use the same system. ===