> argh. just make the file readable by root and the user that runs > apache/php and you're done.
Which unfortunately is installation specific. I.e., if I am distributing a program and want to install a file which the user modifies to contain the passwords, I have to direct the user to manually update the permissions of that file to suit his site. > p.s. btw hashes will help you (keep the contents of the file secure > which is your ultimate goal is it not?). How can I use a password hash to log on to a database server (or for any other login for that matter)? -Bob -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php