Re: safe_mode and inclusion of files don't work as documented

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> Safe mode is a bad idea. :) It's not safe; it may only have the effect
> of making you think you're safe. If you have a particular reason to
> use it then maybe it's OK, but just be aware that it will not exist in
> future versions of PHP and relying on it is not a good idea. Security,
> unfortunately, is not as simple as toggling a configuration variable.

Yes -- and I always look askance at shared-hosting providers who rely
on safe_mode and call it a security measure. Then when I'm done
looking askance, I take my business elsewhere.

Ben

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