Hi, From a legal viewpoint, I don't think you should modify any data or files on the clients computer. Code which simply times out (i.e. stops working but takes no other action) seems more acceptable.
HTH Chris PHPCoder wrote: > Hi > I have a funny request; I wrote a system for a client and am rather > concerned that I am not going to receive payment for the work done. > They want me to hand over the code before they are willing to pay, so > basically I will be left at their mercy; if they don't pay, they will > still have a working version of the system... > So, is there any way I can inconspicuously code in some boo-boo's that > are time related etc. Something that will bomb the mysql tables or > break some code if it is not "unlocked" within a month etc. > I'm not sure if people out tjere might have existing safeguard tools > etc, so I'm open for suggestions. > PS, I know about Zend's encrypter, but since it will live on their > server, I don't think it will help much since they will need the > decrypter on there anyway right? > > Thanks > > -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php