Re: dbs in globals or site folder
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It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 61898
interpreted = N
texte = Christian F. Gurney wrote:> One could argue the security merits of this, but we tend to think that> keeping the number and type files to an absolute minimum in the web> directories is just good habit.> > And we run our own servers, so we have complete control over who does what> where. It's worked well for us for the past 6 years of operation.> > Christian F. GurneyWell, like I said... if you know and trust your clients I don't see itas a problem... Even though there is a potential hole there, a crackerwould have to have FTP access somewhere in the server, get a little luckyby figuring out your system, and know WebDNA. Also, in a shared environment,One doesn't have to have access to the other sites to cause mischief.There is an intrinsic level of trust by all parties while sharing aserver... in other words, not for banks etc.. :-)About keeping the numbers of files down... why? I agree about globallyused .inc code but why keep the numbers down in a root. My answer forthe issue of mass data confusion is a hierarchical directory system.Donovan-- =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o DONOVAN D. BROOKE Eucalyptus Design <-Web Development (specializing in eCommerce), -> <- Graphic Design, Custom Tags and Labels -> ADDRESS:> Donovan Brooke DBA Eucalyptus Design N2862 Summerville Park Rd. Lodi, WI 53555 PH:> 1.608.592.3567 Web:> http://www.euca.us =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o-------------------------------------------------------------This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list
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Christian F. Gurney wrote:> One could argue the security merits of this, but we tend to think that> keeping the number and type files to an absolute minimum in the web> directories is just good habit.> > And we run our own servers, so we have complete control over who does what> where. It's worked well for us for the past 6 years of operation.> > Christian F. GurneyWell, like I said... if you know and trust your clients I don't see itas a problem... Even though there is a potential hole there, a crackerwould have to have FTP access somewhere in the server, get a little luckyby figuring out your system, and know WebDNA. Also, in a shared environment,One doesn't have to have access to the other sites to cause mischief.There is an intrinsic level of trust by all parties while sharing aserver... in other words, not for banks etc.. :-)About keeping the numbers of files down... why? I agree about globallyused .inc code but why keep the numbers down in a root. My answer forthe issue of mass data confusion is a hierarchical directory system.Donovan-- =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o DONOVAN D. BROOKE Eucalyptus Design <-Web Development (specializing in eCommerce), -> <- Graphic Design, Custom Tags and Labels -> ADDRESS:> Donovan Brooke DBA Eucalyptus Design N2862 Summerville Park Rd. Lodi, WI 53555 PH:> 1.608.592.3567 Web:> http://www.euca.us =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o-------------------------------------------------------------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 Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/
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