Ira Abramov wrote:
> On Mon, 5 Jun 2000, Ben-Nes Michael wrote:
>
> > Hi All
> >
> > I want to run gpg from web (using php) to crypt information.
> > My problem is that pgp must run as a user (at least that what I know).
>
> not that I know. if it has to run, it has to run as a user. there is no
> way to run it as the kernel :-)
>
> what's wrong with gpg or pgp running at the webserver UID (usually
> nobody) like the rest of the CGIs?
I rather use a specific user per security related operation.
If I wont have any other option ill use the nobody.
currently its does not have a home directory, will it be hazardous to
open
nobody or enable it to do such tasks ?
> > the script should work by any visitor.
> > what should I use ?
> > sudo is ok ? i don't want the script to run as root.
>
> sudo is for interactive commandline stuff AFAIK, not for backend
> operations. in any case, a text encryption proggy should not need
> special permissions.
>
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