Zend's compiler doesn't really cost that much.  If you look at it that way
yes.

But if you get a developer membership to Zend ($50 a month), you get the
encoder as long as you have a membership (min 1 year).

So really, you can get the encoder for $600....



-----Original Message-----
From: J Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: August 24, 2001 5:28 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [PHP] Re: PHP secure


If you can't trust your clients with the source code, what are you telling
your clients?

J

Erik H. Mathy wrote:

>>   Encode (or compile) the source.
>>
>>   Zend's compiler costs 2400 dollars. At this cost is better to
>> release your code on an open source license ;-)
>
> The open source license is only as effective as your ability to hire a
> lawyer to enforce it. ;)
>
> It also depends on:
>
> a.) How much you're charging for the product
> b.) If you feel confident in your ability to police your clients.
>
> My .02 cents, IMHO, etc, etc...
> - Erik


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