I'm looking for a recommendation regarding source filters.
My requirements in order of importance are as follows:
  1. My aim in using a source filter is to make my code very unreadable and not easily reversed.
  2. I don't want to write one myself.
  3. I want a filter with one of the highest degrees of "encryption" available.
  4. I want an approximate 1:1 ratio between original source and "encrypted" source. (I realise this might not be feasible, what I mean is I don't want my 20KB script turning into a 5MB script)
I am having some serious problems finding anything that fits my needs on CPAN (... or many source filters at ALL.)
Can anyone please suggest a decent source filter?
Thanks for your help,

Update: I am not looking for a discussion on why I shouldn't use source filters. I am looking for a source filter. If the only source filters you know don't fulfil my requirements (as they most likely won't), perhaps suggest one that is close to something like what I want. I am aware of the problems with using source filters, and I still want to go ahead and test one out. It is in combination with several other encryption techniques if you were interested.

In reply to Source Filters by lanval

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