in reply to Changing the address line/location bar

This question is rather strangely put, but I suppose what you are asking about is whether a cgi script can deliver the contents of another page without telling the browser the location. The answer is obviously yes. The browser will show the cgi command it used to get the answer, not the address of the page the cgi script used.

The other thing I should mention is that "security through obscurity" is not a good idea. You should assume that "secret" directory names will be leaked or guessed eventually.

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Re: Re: Changing the address line/location bar
by l2kashe (Deacon) on Feb 28, 2003 at 18:01 UTC
    I concur with this approach, as thats exactly what I suggested in the CB.

    I however didn't realize that this is an attempt to not have to secure a directory. *BAD BAD BAD* If you have sensitive data, secure it. Simply not showing someone that the door is wide open and all your goodies are inside is no excuse not to put a lock on the door, and close said door. There are all manner of articles online and elseware that talk about this. Companies have even tried to press legal charges against people who managed to walk in the open door, and results have varied.

    If you want secure data, encrypt/password protect it.

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