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Re: [BULK] Re: [WebDNA] A new commerce system for v7+

This WebDNA talk-list message is from

2011


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 106458
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texte = I have always found keeping dbs in the globals folder very handy so thay = can be referenced as db=3D^my.db from any level of the site. It also = provided extra security as no one could browse to that directory. How does v7 deal with these issues ? Regards Stuart Tremain IDFK Web Developments AUSTRALIA webdna@idfk.com.au On 30/03/2011, at 4:59 AM, christophe.billiottet@webdna.us wrote: > Everything under Global can be moved locally. It is just a path to = change. No sandboxes neither. >=20 > Since WebDNA.fcgi can run with suexec, there is no way to make WebDNA = share files with other websites. This is a matter of security. >=20 > If someone must run one WebDNA copy at server level, 6.2 will remain = online. At this time, WebDNA 7.0 does not offer more functionalities = than WebDNA 6.2. Basically, WebDNA 7.0 is just the first version of the = new architecture. >=20 > The "plan" behind WebDNA 7.0 is: >=20 > - more platforms support > - more architecture support > - security > - easy to install > - small footprint > - can be installed on a VPS or even a vhost (if the provider allows = FastCGI to run) > - better control (individual administration) > - no necessary WebDNA monitoring system > - better evolutivity > - new licensing policy > - resilience comapred to the module version > - lower pricing > - focusing on the core programming language >=20 >=20 > - chris >=20 > On Mar 29, 2011, at 14:39, Jym Duane wrote: >=20 >> it did have the nice onus of having a place to hide files outside of = the site structure >> yet still access them via code. not sure if there is some similar way = in v7? >> even across sites on same server? >>=20 >> where do we move any functions set up as globals under sandboxes = also? >>=20 >> jym >>=20 >>=20 >> On 3/29/11 8:52 AM, christophe.billiottet@webdna.us wrote: >>> On Mar 29, 2011, at 10:32, Kenneth Grome wrote: >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>> This brings up a question: Where do we put our global=20 >>>> functions in v7 when it contain neither a Globals folder nor=20 >>>> a FunctionDefs folder?=20 >>>>=20 >>> There is no Global folder in WebDNA 7 as this version is designed to = run as "one copy per website". This brings some advantages, like if a = WebSite crashes for a reason or another, the other WebDNA websites will = keep running, there is a real independant administration for each = website and security is improved. >>>=20 >>> - chris--------------------------------------------------------- >>> This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to >>> the mailing list=20 >>> >>> . >>> To unsubscribe, E-mail to:=20 >>> >>>=20 >>> archives:=20 >>> http://mail.webdna.us/list/talk@webdna.us >>>=20 >>> Bug Reporting:=20 >>> support@webdna.us >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>=20 >> --=20 >>=20 >> Jym Duane - CTO - Purpose Media >> Creating Your Success Story >> Marketing : Television - Internet - Print >>=20 >> Phone: (877) 443-1323 =20 >> Email: jym@purposemedia.com =20 >> Web: www.purposemedia.com >>=20 >> Oregon - www.GuideToOregon.com >> PO Box 1725, Jacksonville, OR 97530 >>=20 >> California - www.OrangeCounty.net >> PO Box 2025, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624=20 >> --------------------------------------------------------- This = message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . = To unsubscribe, E-mail to: archives: = http://mail.webdna.us/list/talk@webdna.us Bug Reporting: = support@webdna.us >=20 > --------------------------------------------------------- > This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list . > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: > archives: http://mail.webdna.us/list/talk@webdna.us > Bug Reporting: support@webdna.us Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
I have always found keeping dbs in the globals folder very handy so thay = can be referenced as db=3D^my.db from any level of the site. It also = provided extra security as no one could browse to that directory. How does v7 deal with these issues ? Regards Stuart Tremain IDFK Web Developments AUSTRALIA webdna@idfk.com.au On 30/03/2011, at 4:59 AM, christophe.billiottet@webdna.us wrote: > Everything under Global can be moved locally. It is just a path to = change. No sandboxes neither. >=20 > Since WebDNA.fcgi can run with suexec, there is no way to make WebDNA = share files with other websites. This is a matter of security. >=20 > If someone must run one WebDNA copy at server level, 6.2 will remain = online. At this time, WebDNA 7.0 does not offer more functionalities = than WebDNA 6.2. Basically, WebDNA 7.0 is just the first version of the = new architecture. >=20 > The "plan" behind WebDNA 7.0 is: >=20 > - more platforms support > - more architecture support > - security > - easy to install > - small footprint > - can be installed on a VPS or even a vhost (if the provider allows = FastCGI to run) > - better control (individual administration) > - no necessary WebDNA monitoring system > - better evolutivity > - new licensing policy > - resilience comapred to the module version > - lower pricing > - focusing on the core programming language >=20 >=20 > - chris >=20 > On Mar 29, 2011, at 14:39, Jym Duane wrote: >=20 >> it did have the nice onus of having a place to hide files outside of = the site structure >> yet still access them via code. not sure if there is some similar way = in v7? >> even across sites on same server? >>=20 >> where do we move any functions set up as globals under sandboxes = also? >>=20 >> jym >>=20 >>=20 >> On 3/29/11 8:52 AM, christophe.billiottet@webdna.us wrote: >>> On Mar 29, 2011, at 10:32, Kenneth Grome wrote: >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>> This brings up a question: Where do we put our global=20 >>>> functions in v7 when it contain neither a Globals folder nor=20 >>>> a FunctionDefs folder?=20 >>>>=20 >>> There is no Global folder in WebDNA 7 as this version is designed to = run as "one copy per website". This brings some advantages, like if a = WebSite crashes for a reason or another, the other WebDNA websites will = keep running, there is a real independant administration for each = website and security is improved. >>>=20 >>> - chris--------------------------------------------------------- >>> This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to >>> the mailing list=20 >>> >>> . >>> To unsubscribe, E-mail to:=20 >>> >>>=20 >>> archives:=20 >>> http://mail.webdna.us/list/talk@webdna.us >>>=20 >>> Bug Reporting:=20 >>> support@webdna.us >>>=20 >>>=20 >>>=20 >>=20 >> --=20 >>=20 >> Jym Duane - CTO - Purpose Media >> Creating Your Success Story >> Marketing : Television - Internet - Print >>=20 >> Phone: (877) 443-1323 =20 >> Email: jym@purposemedia.com =20 >> Web: www.purposemedia.com >>=20 >> Oregon - www.GuideToOregon.com >> PO Box 1725, Jacksonville, OR 97530 >>=20 >> California - www.OrangeCounty.net >> PO Box 2025, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624=20 >> --------------------------------------------------------- This = message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . = To unsubscribe, E-mail to: archives: = http://mail.webdna.us/list/talk@webdna.us Bug Reporting: = support@webdna.us >=20 > --------------------------------------------------------- > This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list . > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: > archives: http://mail.webdna.us/list/talk@webdna.us > Bug Reporting: support@webdna.us Stuart Tremain

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