hi, how can I execute system command (f.e. ipchains) from within web script, securely and easly. [ f.e. - qx(ipchains ..blah..) ] Now I get the following error : "ipchains : Permission denied (you must be root)" Second question : Can someone recommend me a good RE for detecting browsers i.e. or manly to distinguish between NN4+ and IE4+. [ /compat/i for IE, /nav/i for NN ] Thanx alot in advance..... ===== iVAN [EMAIL PROTECTED] =====