From: Eric Hodel <drbrain@...7.net>
Date: 2010-03-10T07:39:33+09:00
Subject: Re: Compile/Close Ruby Code

On Mar 9, 2010, at 11:20, Aytug Gurbuz wrote:

> I write scripts under Linux using Ruby.
> 
> It wouldn't matter releasing the code as long as the code is MINE.
> However, if I develop software for a company, and if a rival gets a hold
> of the code; you can consider me fired.
> 
> So what are the options?

License your software and hire a lawyer for people who violate your license and/or copyrights.

Even if you were to obscure the source somehow there's no way to prevent people from reversing the process.