Re: Trouble with system() function

From: Ian.H (ian_at_WINDOZEdigiserv.net)
Date: 04/09/04 

Date: Fri, 09 Apr 2004 03:19:28 GMT

On Thu, 08 Apr 2004 21:12:03 -0400, Penn Markham wrote:

> Ian,
>
> Thanks for the advice. I tried using shell_exec, but this did not work
> either. It's weird, if I run that part of the script from the command
> line, it works fine and the password gets changed. If I run it from my
> web page, it doesn't. I'm beginning to wonder if maybe this is a PHP or
> Apache configuration issue.
>
> PENN

The important part wasn't really the shell_exec().. apologies for not
clarifying this. This performs the same task as backticks (``) in which
you can capture the return value rather than just dumping it on the page
there and then.

The real important part I found was the " 2>&1" part. Without it.. it
doesn't work (or wouldn't for me anyway). I'm not sure if you added this /
noticed it as such.. but this _may_ be the answer although obviously I
can't guarantee it.

Out of curiousity.. what happens if you cut / paste one of the lines (with
/ without MD5 usage) from my example instead of your code you have
currently? Just curious to see if what I have works for you too. If so..
you can work out the differences and sort yourself a tailored copy for
your requirements =)

Regards,

  Ian 

-- 
Ian.H
digiServ Network
London, UK
http://digiserv.net/

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