Re: Tabs in sources

From: williamkempf_at_[hidden]
Date: 2001-11-09 16:06:37

--- In boost_at_y..., "Ed Brey" <edbrey_at_y...> wrote:
> From: <williamkempf_at_h...>
> > Python scripts like this would be nice to place on the Wiki.
> 
> Scripting code on a Wiki sounds dangerous.  After a script has been 
posted, a malicious user could come in and modify the script to 
include some nasty code.  Per the Wiki spirit, the bad code will be 
detected and easily undone; however, until then, the script can have 
its way with unsuspecting users with unfortunate timing.
> 
> I know that Python has a restricted execution environment, which 
can clamp down on what untrusted code can do.  Perhaps a Python 
expert can provide some words of advice in this area.

A valid concern, but I wouldn't expect anyone to run a script they 
did not evaluate.  Scripts provided by someone else are dangerous 
regardless of the "deployment" mechanism.  However, their usefulness 
is such that it's nice to have them shared.

Bill Kempf