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  1. Re: Upgrade by TekZen · · Score: 1 · on PHP Vulnerabilities Announced

    I have posted before that I think the PHP install process should be simplified. Many of the "features" that require configuration options should be moved to PECL. I would much rather run "pear install mysql pgsql sqlite" than make sure I include them when configuring PHP. It could be that using pcntl is something we decide to do after configuring the server. Why not just "pear install pcntl"? Instead we would have to re-compile PHP. That is something the PHP group should seriously consider. There was a lot of talk about moving extensions into PECL instead of including them in the PHP releases, but then when core developers create packages like SimpleXML, SQLite, etc all of the sudden we have to deal with more bloat in the install.

    The official PHP documentation says that to install PHp on a UNIX system you should runn ./configure --help, but they don't tell you to run it through a pager because there is going to be too much to view on a screen. Much of it is important, but the extensions just add complexity.

  2. Its the range, stupid by TekZen · · Score: 0, Flamebait · on Pre-802.11n Offers 4x the Speed

    802.11b is faster than most broadband, that is fast enough for my uses (and most other wireless uses).

    However, extended range is huge. That means that when the DSL at the coffee shop is down I will be able to use my home connection!

    -Jackson

  3. Zend vs Rasmus by TekZen · · Score: 4, Interesting · on PHP5: Could PHP Soon Be Owned by Sun?
    Zend has done a really good job of positioning themselves as the apparent "leaders" of PHP. However, Rasmus recently was quoted as saying:
    Over the years PHP has grown from a single guy, me, to now 800-900 people around the world contributing.
    I read that comment as a jab at Zeev and Andi. I think there is a power struggle going on, but Rasmus' point is a good one.

    The PHP group is 9 guys across the globe. Zend is a strong force and helpful. I like the syntax changes that make PHP more like Java, but I don't want to see any company own PHP.

    Luckily, it's not gonna happen.

    -Jackson
  4. Re:"Advanced" PHP ? by TekZen · · Score: 1, Troll · on Advanced PHP Programming

    Yeah, so that instead of having a real object model (as in PHP5) we could follow programming standards and use keywords like "bless" (in Perl).

    -Jackson

  5. Re:Ease of introduction by TekZen · · Score: 2, Insightful · on PHP and SQL Security

    Good point.
    PHP/MySQL will be considered secure once XAML and Avalon are released to the world. That will be the new "insecure platform" on slashdot. Not be cause PHP is inherently insecure now and XAML and Avalon will be more insecure, but rather because PHP is the easiest entry into programming and XAML will lower the bar.
    -Jackson

  6. SCO? by TekZen · · Score: 2, Funny · on Linux Kernel 2.2.26 -- 2.2 is not dead!

    I remember something about SCO's claims not affecting any kernel before 2.4.

    Quick! Avoid the SCO tax, downgrade to 2.2.26 today!

    -Jackson

  7. What it really says by TekZen · · Score: 1 · on Spammer Sentencing Guidelines
    It seems like I may be the only one who actually read the link.

    The actual sentencing guidlines are already set.
    The criminal penalty for a violation of section 5(d)(1) of the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 is a fine or imprisonment for not more than five years, or both.


    Basically they are wondering if the penalties should be stiffened when the spam overlaps with other illegal activity like child pornography. They are also trying to figure out what chapter in the book should hold the guidlines.
    "The Commission requests comment on how it should incorporate this new offense into the guidelines. Should the Commission reference this offense in Appendix A to 2G2.2, the guideline covering the transmission of child pornography, and/or 2G3.1, the guideline covering the transmission of obscene matter? Are there enhancements that should be added to either of these guidelines to cover such conduct adequately?"


    -Jackson
  8. HowTo: Stay aware of local events by TekZen · · Score: 1 · on Social Side-Effects Of Internet Use

    I use feedster to search for Nashville (where I live). It has become part of my daily browsing. I learn all kinds of things about what is going on in my area this way.

    Hint: Add a google news feed of a search for your local to feedster and you get all the google news stories too. Don't know how to get a RSS feed of Google News? Check out gnews2rss.

    -Jackson

  9. Aware of Current Events by TekZen · · Score: 5, Interesting · on Social Side-Effects Of Internet Use

    I would be really interested to see a study seeking to find a link between internet usage and awareness/involvement in current events.

    Many of my friends who aren't on the internet very much are always asking me what's going on in the world. Though I am not sure if it is internet users or memigo users.

    -Jackson

  10. Incomplete PHP5 by TekZen · · Score: 4, Insightful · on Core PHP Programming

    I was very excited to get a book that covers PHP5. However, since PHP5 is still changing the book leaves a lot to be desired. There is no information at all on SimpleXML, which will probably be the prefered XML handler once PHP5 is released. When I bought the book I was expecting it to be one of those books that gets worn out from use. However, I haven't touched it in over a month (and I probably bought it 6 weeks ago). I would wait to buy books on PHP5 until PHP5 is out. -Jackson

  11. i.e. "Another way to stand out" by TekZen · · Score: 1 · on Why Personal Websites Matter

    I have used this to my advantage.

    There is a lot of content on my personal site. So much that people usually don't read the stuff, they just say "Wow, if his personal site is this good he must really be a good developer".

    My 3 most recent employers (including my current one) have all seen my website before we have met. The flip side of this is that since I only give them my CV (resume) via the website, I know every time they look at it and can guage their interest. Pretty good trade off if you ask me.

    -Jackson

  12. Re:What's the PHP equivalent to Java NIO? by TekZen · · Score: 0 · on PHP Scales As Well As Java

    I am the sole developer of just such a project.
    I have just hired a second developer. So we solidly fall under the 1-2 developers. We have about 100,000 lines of PHP code (+/- a few thousand).

    What's more is that we have been scaling this app not only to handle heavier load over more distributed systems, but doing it really fast under the gun.

    Emma.

    - jackson (a php developer in Nashville)