Re: RE: [PEAR-DEV] Re: [PHP-DEV] Re: [PEAR-DEV] --with-pear[=DIR] patch

On Mon, 9 Apr 2001, Anil Madhavapeddy wrote: > Derick Rethans wrote: > > > > I would go for optionally on, I really dont want to build both > > the apache module (p.e.) AND the CGi at the same time. > > For QA testing this is fine, but not for production servers. > > Well, it really beats the alternative, which is to compile everything > twice No. The alternative is to pass --enable-cgi on the command-line. > ... what's wrong with having a PHP cgi sitting around on a > production server by the way? It's very handy when trying to debug > stuff, and doesn't intrude on any normal processes either. If the administrator installs it unknowingly, the CGI might get installed with inproper permissions which lead to potential security problems. I respect the wishes of the QA team, but please don't force your will upon all PHP users in exchange for a bit of convenience. - Sascha Experience IRCG http://schumann.cx/ http://schumann.cx/ircg