Regarding the use of source filters, they only seemed to cause me trouble
under mod_perl. A while ago I tried using Switch.pm, another source filter
from Damian that provides a switch... case sort of syntax, together with
HTML::Mason and mod_perl. It led to some really strange errors that didn't
really make sense, but the errors went away when I stopped using Switch.
Wes
Perrin Harkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 05/29/2003 05:56:05 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
cc: John Saylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, modperl
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: how to secure perl modules?
On Thu, 2003-05-29 at 17:41, Kirk Rogers wrote:
> why the scarcasm?
You asked a very loaded question that is guaranteed to get you a lot
angry responses on most Perl mailing lists. Hiding your source code is
a FAQ
(
http://perldoc.com/perl5.8.0/pod/perlfaq3.html#How-can-I-hide-the-source-for-my-Perl-program-
) so the real question is more whether or not the method you've chosen to
hide it works with mod_perl. I believe source filters do work, although
I've never tried them myself. If you search in the mail archives you'll
find many long and flaming threads on the subject.
Personally, I would appreciate it if everyone would let this thread die
quietly unless they have something specific to add about the use of
source filters (or alternate methods) with mod_perl. If you want to
argue the ethics of hiding source code, please do it off the list.
- Perrin
