Re^2: A value that stays a value (for some time)

this is for mod_perl ;

I'm using normal cgi sessions. It can also be used for a added security to downloaders ; because the path changes as soon as the ip / user / "token" or "ticket" expires.

I'd need such thing as this, but based on a formula of information including an expiration value ; which is now set to 900 currently (15 minutes).

The problem is, since there is no mod_perl:

I have no statefull connection
hereby the system will have to "guess" it by itself and do the appropriate addings/encrypting and powdering afterwards.
it introduces a "five-before-twelve" bug which means; if you are 1 minute before the expiration timeframe of 900 seconds ends,
- you either have to be fast entering your password and bark like a dog 3 times or
- have the inconvience of seriously discomforted/discombulated electrons; because "your logintime just ended" ... awwww

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Re^3: A value that stays a value (for some time) by CountZero (Bishop) on Jun 18, 2006 at 21:36 UTC
this is for mod_perl Don't count on it! Even in mod_perl you are never guaranteed that your request will be handled by the same worker/thread as before. CountZero "If you have four groups working on a compiler, you'll get a 4-pass compiler." - Conway's Law	[reply]
Re^3: A value that stays a value (for some time) by davido (Cardinal) on Jun 19, 2006 at 05:30 UTC
this is for mod_perl ; Why didn't you say so in the first place... didn't seem relevant at the time? Dave	[reply]