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Article #26Re: Help!!! My System Admin. won't accept Perl scripts.
From: James V. Reagan
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 00:00
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 00:00
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Frank C. wrote: > > Dear Netizens, > > I am almost ready to launch my own home page which contains an > interactive Web spot requiring a Perl script. However my system > administrator will not accept Perl because of the alleged security > problems. My own research reveals that most interactive Web pages - > approximately 80% - use Perl scripts to execute them. Thus I require > advice on the following matters: > > 1. What security hazard does Perl actually pose? > It's not Perl itself that's the problem; it's the fact that CGI developers can put rogue scripts on the system that can do very bad things. ISP admins would rather not worry about that issue. > 2. How do I rectify the problem i.e. where can I get a suitable CGI > script? > Run your own server. > 3. Is there anybody out there who is prepared to assist me in putting > together a CGI-bin script for a fee? I live in Melbourne, Australia. > I'm sure there is ;-) -- // James V. Reagan // http://jreagan.pr.mcs.net // mailto:jreagan@mcs.net
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