Protecting Python source

[Alan Sheehan]

Hi pythonistas,

I am looking for methods of deploying applications with end users so
that the python code is tamper proof. What are my options ?

I understand I can supply .pyc or .pyo files but they can easily be
reverse engineered I am told.

Is it possible to load the scripts from zip files where the zip files
are password protected ?

Any other ideas ?

Many thanks,

Alan