Encoding is encryption. Encryption is simply the translation of data into a code typically by using an algorithm to scramble data. There are many types of encryption though (ciphers, asymmetric public-key, symmetric public-key, etc) and some are more effective than others.


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>>>>We have the option to encrypt. That is the name we use, not encoding.
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>>>It is not encryption no matter what you want to call it. It is encoding. They are not the same.
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>>... ENCRYPT prevents access to the original source programs. For additional source code protection, always include this option when compiling programs intended for distribution.
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>Yes Fabio, I understand the help file :) But that is not encryption. Encryption without the use of a key, like a password, is not encryption. It is simply encoding.
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>And the help file is obviously wrong since it does not prevent access to the original source code either. It at best hinders access, but does not prevent it :)