Posted by MS on 02/17/06 21:18

> Your host may not allow the use of this command.
> The exec() command and other similar could be very damgerous in the
> wrong hands, and hence most web hosts prevent the use of this command,
> as it can give the user shell access on the server which can comprimise
> security.

Are there any other options to start a background process. I know i can set
up a cron job but i really want to keep the process within the php code if
possible as its an open source project i am working with and dont want the
added confusion of setting up cron jobs !!


> You can try asking the host for permission etc, but I have a feeling
> the block would be on a server wide basis.

I will ask them...

Alex

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