Frequently Asked Questions

Are these scripts really free? What is the catch?

There is no catch. I enjoy writing PHP scripts in my spare time and I enjoy sharing them, You are free to use and adapt the scripts in any personal or commercial project, but you must retain a link back to my site. You may send a small donation for certain scripts to remove the copyright notice.

See the licence page for more information.

Do any of your scripts contain spyware?

No, absolutely not. What would the fun be in that? None of my projects will ever contain any form of spyware.

Do your scripts work on Windows and Apache servers?

Yes, the scripts will run on both platforms.

Do your scripts work with PHPv6.0?

None of my scripts have been tested for PHP6. For the commercial projects ionCube doesnt currently support PHP6 at the time of writing this. PHP6 will be supported in future versions.

Do your scripts work with PHPv4.0?

Yes, but I`m going to drop support for PHP4 in future updates as its now deprecated. PHP5 or higher is recommended.

Why should I buy any commercial projects from you?

Firstly, my support is second to none. You`ll get a reply from me quickly, even at the weekend. Second, unlike other software companies who outsource work, you are in contact with the developer directly. Issues are fixed in minutes, rather than days or months.

And third, I like to think I offer great value for money. All future upgrades are free.

Do your scripts work with register_globals ON or OFF?

Register_globals has been a main bugbear of PHP when it comes to security. Many exploits are down to poorly coded scripts and register_globals being enabled on a server. All my scripts will work with register_globals ON or OFF, however if you have access to your PHP.ini file it is recommended they run with this set to OFF.

The PHP development team are addressing the issue of register_globals in PHP6.

How secure are your scripts?

I like to think they are very secure, but minor security flaws do appear from time to time as it does with all software. If you do hear of an exploit in any of my scripts, please let me know and I`ll update it. In general, all security issues are fixed within 24hrs of them being reported to me.

Can I remove the copyright notices in the script?

Yes, please see the licence page for more info.

Can you recommend a good hosting company for your scripts?

There are many good hosts and I don`t endorse any particular one as everyone has different experiences.

Can you modify a script for me?

Yes, I can. This though, depends on the scope of the modification required and how busy I am with current projects. Please contact me with more details on the kind of modification you require and I`ll get back to you.

Do you offer script installation services?

Yes, contact me me and we`ll take it from there. On commercial projects, simply click the installation service url.

Are older versions of your scripts available?

All older versions of my scripts have been discontinued and are no longer supported. If you require an older version, you can contact me.

What guarantees do you offer when using your scripts?

There are no guarantees. All scripts are a work in progress and may contain small bugs. You use them at your own risk as you do any software. I would encourage anyone who finds a bug to report it to me as soon as possible. Thanks.

Can I hire you to do custom programming work?

Yes. Please contact me with more details on the kind of work you require and I`ll get back to you. I can`t always guarantee I can help, it depends on my current workload and the turnaround time you are looking for.

I need to submit a support ticket. Where`s the link?

A support ticket system isn`t currently available. Please use the support forum.

If I pay a donation to remove the copyright, can I re-brand the script and sell it as my own?

No. Should you wish to re-brand any script, please contact me. Encoded scripts cannot be re-branded.

What does Maian mean?

A maian is a member of the spider crab family as far as I know. How exciting is that? More info about this site can be found here.

Can you keep me informed of new script releases?

Please subscribe to my RSS Feed if you wish to be kept informed of general news or updates. Or follow my update posts on Twitter If a certain script is all you are interested in, subscribe to the feed on the relevant script website. Alternatively, please check back for updates.

Can I offer you an insane amount of money to buy the sole rights for your scripts?

Sure. If the right offer comes along and its genuine, I may be tempted.

Why are there no upgrades for some of your scripts?

Quite simply, I don`t always have time. Things start to get complicated when you try and make it possible to upgrade from previous versions, especially if there are many different updates. I`m not part of a team of programmers. Upgrades are not always guaranteed.