How do I distribute a PHP solution without giving away the source code

[GregArtemides]

I am looking for a way to distribute a CMS system that I developed using PHP without giving away the source code. Is it possible to distribute a DLL or binary, like you would do with an application written in C for example? Or is there some other way I can do it. I know PHP is a scripting language, is it interpreted or compliled into code before it is used by the PHP engine?

 

[danielhozac]

http://www.zend.com/store/products/zend-encoder.php

//Daniel

 

[skiflyer]

Or the free version

http://www.turcksoft.com/en/e_mmc.htm

-Rob

 

[GregArtemides]

Thanks danielhozac and skiflyer. I'll try the turcksoft as the Zend is a bit too much to pay at this point

 

[skiflyer]

Please give us feedback, I've never used turcksoft and am curious myself.

-Rob

 

[GregArtemides]

I have tested the following:

http://www.phpcodelock.com

has a program to encrypt both PHP, HTML and Javascript for $50. It works by including a .php file in the home directory. You can distribute as many encrypted php files as you like. You don't need to make

any modifications to PHP.ini. You can also create a time limited trial of your files.

http://www.ioncube.com

has an encryption program that obfuscates code. It costs $200. You can create a time limited trial of your files. You can also ENCODE ONLINE very cheaply at this website. You need to make a modification to the
PHP.ini, so it cannot be used on servers where you don't have access to the PHP.ini

Hope this helps