How to copy PHP scripts?

Discussion in 'PHP' started by STLWebHost, Oct 30, 2011.

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  1. #1
    Hi,
    I have been searching for a free PHP auction script (other than PHPauction) and have ran across, mainly, clone scripts of other websites. Since I have not found any decent free scripts, I am curious to know how people are able to copy scripts or clone scripts (which they are selling). I would like to either copy/clone a script, find a free auction script that does not need timely bug fixes or ones that will cost, or help on how to create one myself.

    Please comment if you know what software or techniques people are using to copy scripts or clone scripts. Any help on where to locate or how to write n auction script would also be appreciated. ;)
     
    STLWebHost, Oct 30, 2011 IP
  2. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    I gather the people selling clones are selling front end screens only and no admin. They're unlikely to be fully featured - otherwise they wouldn't be calling them clones.
     
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  3. STLWebHost

    STLWebHost Peon

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    Thanks. That is what I wondered about. So, is it being misrepresented as a full site with capability, when it's not? I am not exploring purchasing a script, but thought that there may be some program that I could download to pull script information.
     
    STLWebHost, Oct 31, 2011 IP
  4. jestep

    jestep Prominent Member

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    Unless you have access to the source code, there is no way to clone a script. Zero php code is publicly visible so it's literally impossible to clone a script just looking at the publicly facing information.
     
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  5. kellyphong

    kellyphong Peon

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    In reality 'clone' a script is basically programming some website exactly (in terms of its source code or/and layout or user-interface) as target website, sometime cloning is being referred to _copy_

    There is another type of _copy_ which is illegal, its like someone purchased (or snatch) a script and nullify its license algorithm, somehow.

    I dont think its a free-world anymore, you will need to pay for a software or support or something similar to donations, to get access to worthful script.

    So reviewing your options, you got only, code your self an auction script, if you know programming.
     
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  6. WPC

    WPC Peon

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    Technically, there are 2 type of 'Rippers'.

    1. Who rip the design, and similar script and integrate them
    2. Who rip the design, and write a similar script themselves
     
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    I feel i should give my input also. I have attempted to use clones before but its just easier to make your own code. If you make anything, you understand it 10x better then something you copied.
     
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