RE: [PHP] Hiding the source!

> 4. And most importantly, because I can "decompile" Java code as well if I > really were to steal code. (I was told that decompilation can be prevented > to an extent, though I am not sure about it) Correct. There are a lot of decompilers out there for Java. If you really want to hide stuff, write a PHP extension and distribute the binary shared library. This way you can hide the critical business logic while still allowing your clients to modify the look and feel and any non-critical stuff. And writing a PHP extension is getting easier and easier. Besides, the correct way to handle something like this is not through hiding your code, but through a licensing agreement with your customers. -Rasmus