im such a noobie im trynna build a auction site i already have the php files uploaded but now i have to build a skin not sure whats that all about well i got the source code from someone who uses the same script can i use there source code and modify it? i just dont get it update:i dont want exactly what they have. but like modifying it to be my own is that also a no no????
It's upto you if you use it or not. I advise you not to. Webmastering is an art. Me being a NOOB myself I know how hard it is, but learning is the only way. If you use other peoples source code you're not really going to learn the basic idea or web design. Using their source code could have repercussions in the near future, say your site took off and theirs didn't for example. Anyway, I hope it all goes well for you! Scott.
from a legal stand point, no it is theft. From a practical point of view, it will depend on how the script is skinned, for some you can base it on a source code file, for others they have introduced so much bespoke skinning systems/ code that using another sites code is going to be of no use.
Thats what I don't get, if your not allowed to use it. Why do they make it so everyone can view it. They should create some sort of protection, do you guys and gals agree? Anyways, you may look at the code to see how stuff is done. Copying the whole code is a no, no. Maybe you should just learn HTML and CSS.
Dont know, but I know when i was a noob at html, i looked at the source of other sites to see what they are using. Also use it to find things people are hiding in it (ie redirects, iframes, etc).
Yeah, its always good to look at simular source codes when you are trying to do something simular. I would suggest earning HTML and CSS anyways, start off by editing free DIV layouts.
They cannot prevent you seeing it as to show it on your web browser it must be sent to the PC and so can be seen. Naturally these things have history and so HTML etc were created back when the internet was in its infancy and there were little to no commercial aspects to the internet and many thought it would remain the realm of scientists and geeks
Hiring someone is always good, I always do. However learning it yourself yourself would be even better.
OH OK THANKS FOR THE RESPONSES.. i dont want exactly what they have. but like modifying it to be my own is that also a no no
You can use the code to see how stuff is done, however copying and pasting the code then chnging a bit is not allowed.