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How do I run encoded scripts?

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:27:47 +0000

We provide a free Loader for Intel Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, OS X, Sparc Solaris and Windows that loads and executes encoded files. Please contact us for information on other platform support, and see the loaders page for more details.

How much does the standalone encoder cost?

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:26:32 +0000

There are three versions of the Encoder. The base version is available for $199, and offers the core encoding features essential to protecting PHP source code. The Pro Version ($299) and Cerberus ($379) add features for creating license files to restrict scripts to run on specific machines, and also to stop files from running beyond a certain point in time if this is required. The Pro version can restrict files to any combination of IP addresses and server names, and Cerberus can also lock files to specified MAC addresses. The Windows Pro and Cerberus Encoder also includes a license generator for Linux (and optionally FreeBSD or OS X) so that with a single product license, you can encode scripts on Windows and create license file for your scripts either from Windows or Unix. This is great if wanting to automate license file generation from a web server.

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I develop on a desktop and laptop; do I need to purchase twice?

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:30:03 +0000

To use our software on two machines does require two licenses, however the cost is not double. Additional licenses are lower cost than the first product license, and if you purchase an additional license at the same time as the first license, there is a further discount. If purchasing two licenses together, the second license is about half price.

I develop on Windows and want to create license files on Linux. Do I need two li...

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:30:43 +0000

No. We bundle a Linux version of the license generator program with the Windows Encoder, so for this scenario you would need only one license.

My scripts must run on Unix and I develop on Windows. Which Encoder should I pur...

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:29:31 +0000

Generally it is best to select the platform where you develop, which in this case would be Windows. Encoded files are cross platform and run on any system that we support with Loaders.

What platforms can encoded scripts be run on?

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:29:01 +0000

Encoded files use a platform independent file format, and can be run on any platform for which we supply a Loader. Currently the platforms are Windows (e.g. NT, XP, W2K), Intel Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, OS X, and Sparc Solaris.