Posted by -Lost on 05/12/07 15:23

Schraalhans Keukenmeester wrote:
> I am considering using the php 'auto_prepend_file' directive to have a
> few default things loaded and some superglobals unset for all customers
> using my server. The intended file does not produce any output to the
> browser, just sets a few variables, modifies/unsets a few server &
> environment variables, defines a few constants and loads a custom ftp
> class definition.
>
> It seems temptingly easy to do so, but I would like to have some insight
> in what can of worms I may be opening going this route. Are there strong
> arguments pro/against using this feature? Some great examples perhaps?

Remember that it mimics include(), so include_path is what is used.

Other than that, I see nothing wrong with it. Assuming your code does
not expose any information, and your server is setup to properly deliver
the content. As in, PHP is delivered as PHP.

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