Re^4: retrieving users input Form the keyboard while perl is running in the remote webserver

This is definetly pointing in into the right direction!
However, I guess it can't work on machines that block Java, can it ?
As an explanation : I am offering webspace to my students in order they can share project-related files,
but just those (meaning no Films, etc.) Only persons worth trusting (meaning me)
should be able to upload larger files. As a traveller I am working on different computers
which I can not alter...

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Re^5: retrieving users input Form the keyboard while perl is running in the remote webserver by marto (Cardinal) on Apr 09, 2019 at 21:23 UTC
For completeness, yes, this is JavaScript, rather than Java. Unless you're using some sort of client side technology (JavaScript etc) then you are not going to be able to identify the file size before upload. By default JavaScript is enabled on all mainstream browsers, for quite some time now. Other than that you're dependent on trying to upload the file and checking. See also CGI -> Processing a file upload field, including the section on legacy usage.	[reply]
Re^6: retrieving users input Form the keyboard while perl is running in the remote webserver by SearchigPerl (Acolyte) on Apr 09, 2019 at 21:43 UTC
I see ! So Java-Script then asking for the password most likely is going to do the job. Thanks a lot for your explanations and hints!	[reply]
Re^7: retrieving users input Form the keyboard while perl is running in the remote webserver by marto (Cardinal) on Apr 10, 2019 at 12:31 UTC
I suggested a method for finding the file size before upload, I've no idea where the concept of a password fits into this.	[reply]