RE: [PHP-DEV] Re: Re: Session patch

> Stefan Esser writes: >> Hi, >> >> I have not followed the discussion, but its nonsense to force >> people to use >> PHP generated session IDs. Its an argument against using PHP. > > I don't think so. > >> There are several situations where it is not possible to let >> PHP generate >> the session ids. Especially if you use stuff like the >> Sevenval FIT or HIT >> technology which makes use of hostnames to contain the session ids. >> Stuff like this is needed to track f.e. shockwave or flash content. > > There are millions of reasons why we _would_ want php to use its own > IDs and let others implement solutions in user space. Each one sits a > keyboard and has WTF as their middle initials. I can't tell if you are for or against the patch that was submited. The patch, in no way, removes PHP's session ID creation code. I merely makes it optional for extensions which see a need to have a different session ID strategy. > > > Mike Robinson > IT/Developer - Torstar Media Group Television > Phone: 416.945.8786 Fax: 416.869.4566 > Email: mrobinson@torontostartv.com