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encoded files without a loader

Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:45 pm
by jaymoore_299
Is there a way to encode php files and have them run without a loader? I want my script to be available to anyone but without having to install additional software.

Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 12:42 am
by John Cartwright
To simply answer your question: no, you cannot.

Two of the most common encoding packages suggest no:
http://www.zend.com/store/products/encoder-faq.php#11
http://www.ioncube.com/faq.php#loader1

Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 4:01 am
by Maugrim_The_Reaper
PHP has to be decoded prior to being parsed. So any user will need a decoder installed matching your encoding software.