Advantages

In general
Encoders like Zend Encoder and Microcode and cachers like APC have the advantage of making it more difficult for others to use your code and get away with your intellectual property. Another objective is to prevent others from peeking into your code and find security holes.

POBS has the same objectives but establishes it by other means. It's not an ideal solution but it has the following advantages and disadvantages over other methods.

No need for libraries or decoders
POBS works without libraries, modules or decoders. That makes POBS ideal for deploying your application at an ISP or customer. Especially with ISPs it's difficult to persuade them to install the decoder you need (I.e. Zend Encoder). With POBS you can deploy with peace of mind.



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