Variable security
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It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 33446
interpreted = N
texte = Where is this logic? Why the absence of a consistent policy on variables?Why would one variable type have the ability to be overridden and the otheris not, are math variables more important or more dangerous?V3.0.All variables may be overridden. No security. This is definitely a concern.V4.0Text variables may be overridden if coded appropriatelyMath variables may never be overriddenThis is just a patching of a hole without a clear policy.We do this type of programming on Net.data/OS400 all the time, and they areone of the securest platforms around. Yet they don't view this as a securityhole. Of course some variables may not be overridden like showsql!Please rethink this policy and open the language instead of closing it.Robert MinorDirector of Internet Services------------------------------------------------------------Cybermill Communicationshttp://www.cybermill.com http://www.merchantmaker.comProviding Ecommerce and interactive website development andhosting services on Macintosh, Windows NT, Unix, and AS/400.#############################################################This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list
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Where is this logic? Why the absence of a consistent policy on variables?Why would one variable type have the ability to be overridden and the otheris not, are math variables more important or more dangerous?V3.0.All variables may be overridden. No security. This is definitely a concern.V4.0Text variables may be overridden if coded appropriatelyMath variables may never be overriddenThis is just a patching of a hole without a clear policy.We do this type of programming on Net.data/OS400 all the time, and they areone of the securest platforms around. Yet they don't view this as a securityhole. Of course some variables may not be overridden like showsql!Please rethink this policy and open the language instead of closing it.Robert MinorDirector of Internet Services------------------------------------------------------------Cybermill Communicationshttp://www.cybermill.com http://www.merchantmaker.comProviding Ecommerce and interactive website development andhosting services on Macintosh, Windows NT, Unix, and AS/400.#############################################################This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list .To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to To switch to the INDEX mode, E-mail to Send administrative queries to
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