Are there any good free versions of HTML protectors around.... I´ve seen a bunch but they all cost 30-50 euros .... Any experience on this guys? / Marcus
If you're referring to something to protect your source on a public server... that's not really possible. It is possible to make it slightly harder to get, but then you have to worry about accessibility issues. Could you clarify what you mean?
Thats what I was thinking. There are lots of scripts to block "view source" and or psuedo encrypt your code but they are all easily gotten around by anyone with even a little experience... Bottom line is that in order for someone to view your page, their computer must recieve your html code and then they can view it one way or the other....
I ditto what everyone has said so far. Most of the so-called source-code protectors around do nothing more than pass your code through JavaScript's escape function to "encrypt" and unescape to "decrypt". In other words, almost all are rip-offs. The bottom line is that it really can't be done.
Additionally, "encrypting" mechanisms like the ones about which you're inquiring wreak havok on the end user experience and search engines. You won't stop a persistent person from viewing your source, but you may stop a significant portion of your regular audience from viewing your site. Bad move!
Why would one want to protect/encrypt/hide HTML code? Are there possibly any thing someone else couldn't do? Come on, MANY, like MANY people know HTML now. If they want to rip off your design, they can make a screenshot and recreate it!! You can't impress anyone with super elite HTML skills anymore :3
Thanks for all answers guys! Now! what I meant was what you all expected... I want to protect some of my files in my design from beeing copied (hiding source code).... I understand that it cant be done completly but it might scare away some noobs at least..... So do you know of any good free versions?
Hmm, ok. Let's try again (I'll requote myself) Additionally, "encrypting" mechanisms like the ones about which you're inquiring wreak havok on the end user experience and search engines. You won't stop a persistent person from viewing your source, but you may stop a significant portion of your regular audience from viewing your site. Bad move! So the answer is no. There is no "good" free anything. They're all bad.
Besides not being able to hide the source, there is no way you have any html markup that is worth stealing, anyway. Get over it. cheers, gary