Redistributing Run BASIC.

[davidcope]

Hello,

Would it be possible to re-distribute an application made with Run BASIC? This is the possible scenario:

A) An application is developed which would run on an Intranet, but would also allow external access for known users only.

B) The application would have to be delivered in a custom installer to allow users to install on an office server.

C) The system would have to run first time once the Run BASIC server is run - i.e. the published project is already in rb.im.

D) The development code interface is hidden by default, but allows an external or local site login for maintenance. Only that logon gets to see the editor page.

E) The cost of the system would include a Run BASIC license. Would this cover the fact that the application is really a template with minor bespoke resources (e.g. Logos)? So each application sent to a customer is a copy from my production source and not a new "clean" purchase of Run BASIC. The end user would not be allowed to re-distribute their own copy of course.

Whilst I think I can see how I can package the files up into an installer, I don't as yet know enough about the fine details of Run BASIC to see how customisable it could be. I would like to hear from anyone who has experience of packaging up a project in this way.

I will have a go at some point over the next couple of weeks to see what I can do myself without breaking things to much.

Kind Regards, David.

[StefanPendl]

The current version is only a personal version, so there is no support for deploying the developed product.

Carl has mentioned to create a professional version, which should include deploying of developed programs in an encrypted way.

[davidcope]

Hi Stefan,

When you say there is no support, do you mean that Carl does not support it? I can work without support if it comes to that. Encrypted code is not a big problem either. I think there is real potential here to be able to install a web based system for small workgroups - "copy and click". Drag a folder to the server and click on the app (Run BASIC server) and bingo! That is my motivation for asking and exploring this topic.

Kind Regards, David.

[StefanPendl]

No support means, that the receiving company needs to buy a RB license, since currently RB is licensed on a personal basis.

[davidcope]

Then it would be best to wait for a pro license.

[Carl Gundel - admin]

Aug 25, 2010 8:15:49 GMT -5 StefanPendl said:

No support means, that the receiving company needs to buy a RB license, since currently RB is licensed on a personal basis.

Companies can purchase Run BASIC licenses and if anyone has special licensing requirements I am happy to talk.

-Carl

[trenatos]

Once the memory leak issue has been sorted I'd likely be interested in some form of licensing that lets me easily create and distribute finished setups (RB + programs) to clients.

Let's say a client wants an intranet website, I create it in RB and sell the complete solution to them, including all the licenses needed (Or even a Deployment version that is locked down?)

I would need access to versions for all the OS's for this, as some clients run MS, and some Linux servers (Or just desktops)

[ekvirtanen]

Aug 22, 2010 3:05:00 GMT -5 davidcope said:

Hello,

D) The development code interface is hidden by default, but allows an external or local site login for maintenance. Only that logon gets to see the editor page.

If i got this one right, it is something i miss too. RB which hides or crypts the source code somehow would be something i might buy.

[Carl Gundel - admin]

Oct 8, 2011 10:50:23 GMT -5 @ekvirtanen said:

Aug 22, 2010 3:05:00 GMT -5 davidcope said:

Hello,

D) The development code interface is hidden by default, but allows an external or local site login for maintenance. Only that logon gets to see the editor page.

If i got this one right, it is something i miss too. RB which hides or crypts the source code somehow would be something i might buy.

Run BASIC does not expose your source code. It will only allow files to be served if they are in the public folder, and code is not.

-Carl

[StefanPendl]

Oct 8, 2011 17:04:59 GMT -5 Carl Gundel - admin said:

Run BASIC does not expose your source code. It will only allow files to be served if they are in the public folder, and code is not.

I think the members mean the source code being exposed to the customer buying a RB application.

I seem to remember that there is a compiled source code distribution considered.

[ekvirtanen]

Oct 9, 2011 3:34:04 GMT -5 StefanPendl said:

I think the members mean the source code being exposed to the customer buying a RB application.

I seem to remember that there is a compiled source code distribution considered.

Yes, that is excatly what i ment. Sorry for bad explanation.