Re: I lied, another question / problem

# jochem@iamjochem.com / 2007-01-17 01:42:09 +0100: > Beauford wrote: > > Further to my previous email, there is something weird going on here. I just > > tried using this: > > > > if (!ereg('^[A-Za-z0-9]', $strvalue)) { > > return "error"; > > } > > stop using bleeding ereg*() function - move to preg_*() funcs like the rest of > the world did 5+ years ago. Or even better: how about using the right tool for the job? :) if (!ctype_isalnum($strvalue)) { return "error"; } > if (!preg_match("#^[A-Z0-9]+\$#i", $s)) { > (ps the above is a crappy regexp for real world use imho, but it serves > the purpose of example) It's dangerous. -- How many Vietnam vets does it take to screw in a light bulb? You don't know, man. You don't KNOW. Cause you weren't THERE. http://bash.org/?255991