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