From: Zach Dennis Date: 2004-03-12T12:55:22+09:00 Subject: Re: convincing a webhost to support ruby Lothar wrote: >Most hosting companies don't allow the execution of external programs. >For example i can't even start "ls". Please define *Most*. I apologize for the tyrannical charades of your hosting provider. I rejoice in the ease and freedom of mine. Zach -----Original Message----- From: Lothar Scholz [mailto:mailinglists@scriptolutions.com] Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:49 PM To: ruby-talk ML; lists@zara.6.isreserved.com Cc: ruby-talk ML Subject: Re: convincing a webhost to support ruby Hello David, Friday, March 12, 2004, 3:43:13 AM, you wrote: DG> Mark Hubbart wrote: >> - updating Ruby would fix any bugs, while still retaining compatibility. DG> Of course, you can always build Ruby yourself under your HOME (that is, DG> if they allow you access to gcc). Even if they don't, you can upload the DG> binaries. Most hosting companies don't allow the execution of external programs. For example i can't even start "ls". -- Best regards, Lothar mailto:mailinglists@scriptolutions.com --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.576 / Virus Database: 365 - Release Date: 1/30/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.576 / Virus Database: 365 - Release Date: 1/30/2004