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chugger93
04-20-2005, 10:41 AM
Does anyone know any windows decompiler's for perl,cgi?

I got this script from a company, and they encrypt it before they send it to you, prob so you wont alter the source. However, I want to, so I can customize it. I paid for the dam thing, you think I should be able too?

So please help! :p
the tree
04-20-2005, 11:10 AM
I paid for the dam thing, you think I should be able too?You paid for a compiled program, so no of course you shouldn't be able to view the source, that isn't what you paid for, it's theft.
chugger93
04-20-2005, 11:44 AM
wrongo.

Theft is taking the code and selling it as your own.

Altering code for your own application is NOT theft.
Jeff Mott
04-20-2005, 06:33 PM
It depends actually on the terms and conditions. If the software is leased then you are subject to the restrictions they set, which may or may not disclude decompiling. If you gain full ownership through the purchase then you are free to do with it as you please (short of reselling copies). Perhaps someone with more legal expertise could expound further.

Now, chugger93, there is no specific means for compiling a Perl script. There are some textual tricks they can do to obfuscate the code, but it is always reversable. You'd have to post the script (as an attachment) for anyone to figure it out.
winged1
04-21-2005, 09:37 AM
"by purchasing this software you agree" is a pretty standard term which typically goes on to include reverse engineering. Many software companies will work with you on realizing hooks that allow module intergration or whatever your desire, for non commercial use. In many cases they actively seek expansion potentials. In the case of software, and many other trade marked items, the typical purchase is not the code but rather a license of use, complete with all it's terms and conditions. This is typically a tighter agreement than the more general copyright blanket which concentrates on redistribution as opposed to personal use.

If you find a copy lying around, hack it up for your personal use. If you purchase a license for use, you may have agreed to keep your fingers off.