Better sense tells me I should probably keep quiet, but ...
Back when this discussion came up previously (Dec 2001/Jan 2002?) I was able to get micro_httpd working with an embedded lua interpreter. It allows one to write html code with inline lua scripting, like php. To add some real numbers to this dicussion: micro_httpd - dynamically linked against libc 9404 bytes lua_micro_httpd dynamic libc, static lualib 75972 bytes Compressing with upx gets it to 39K, which is still big for a diskette-based configuration engine. If FORTH can really get us an embedded language in 10K, that sounds great. I'll check the site Charles mentioned tomorrow; any other pointers anyone can give - please share! (I'm not a coder - but don't mind getting my fingers burned either...) --- FWIW, my wish-list is something like this: Must haves: +small size +URI (GET) or POST method variables exposed to the script language +rfc-2388 mulipart/form-data compliance (must be able to upload a ipsec cert/crl via the web browser) +inline scripting (like php) +enough of a framework (.css / examples / docs) to make it easy for someone else to use +master script (index.html?) that will take over the job of lrcfg Cool features, but not necessary +logging +http 1.1 compliance, especially keepalive +cookie support +std graphics building library (like fly or gd tools) Not desired +stand-alone server +high-performance +ssl +locked down security (need to be root to configure anyway!) ------ I'm sure others have a different wish-list. Charles' "wacky ideas" got me to thinking.... If you check out nullwebmail, its an executable that runs as a cgi under a web server - but any will do: thttpd, boa, mini_httpd (I don't know about sh-httpd). Unlike most web-mail solutions, all you need is the single program - no complicated install process - just compile, put the program in the www directory and you have basic web-based mail. Do you think that's a better way to attack this problem? Rather than extend a web server, just build a really smart cgi? I don't know the answer - just wondering if anyone else does. ------------------------------------------------------- This sf.net email is sponsored by: OSDN - Tired of that same old cell phone? Get a new here for FREE! https://www.inphonic.com/r.asp?r=sourceforge1&refcode1=vs3390 _______________________________________________ Leaf-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/leaf-devel