Posted by NC on 02/25/06 21:21

mmaenz@yahoo.de wrote:
>
> I can't find any information about where php gets the information
> $_SERVER['xxx'] from.

>From the operating system. On Unix, you can view the environment
variables and their values using the 'env' command; on Windows, you can
use 'SET'. Both OSs provide means to obtain environment variables and
their values programmatically.

> Are all Errors put out on stdout?

No, they are written into stderr.

> In my opinion, the PHP errors are giving away to much
> Information about the server and his structure.

Of course. It is very useful during debugging. And, moreover, you can
turn error display off (recommended on production servers).

Cheers,
NC

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