Posted by petersprc on 10/11/06 15:38

Sure, you can use cURL. There's a basic usage example at php.net/curl.

JackM wrote:
> I have a recent server issue that I need some guidance on. Someone
> hacked into one of my domains through a flaw in an older version of a
> script called Reviewpost Pro. Knocked the server offline for about 1/2 a
> day. An updated version has since been installed.
>
> As a result of the hacking, my ISP has turned off allow_url_fopen in the
> PHP ini. This has broken the displaying of thumbnails in the updated
> program although everything else seems to be working properly.
>
> Does anyone know if there is a workaround like cURL or something that
> can be used in place of allow_url_fopen? I don't enough about cURL or
> any other method myself. I asked at the RP forum but all they do is pass
> the buck and say that it isn't their fault that the script isn't working.
>
> Anyone have any ideas or suggestions on a way around this?
>
> Jack
>
>
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> I can be reached via http://www.wvnh.net/contact.htm

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