What's the difference whether or not to run PHP in safe mode?

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Can you list any specific difference that can be perceived?

*(reference)* http://php.net/manual/en/features.safe-mode.php — Gordon, Apr 14 '10 at 16:00

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 14 '10 at 16:00

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Safe mode is deprecated, so don't use it.

answered Apr 14 '10 at 16:00

Mike B

There's a pretty good discussion of its flaws here: http://ilia.ws/archives/18_PHPs_safe_mode_or_how_not_to_implement_security.html – Frank Farmer Apr 14 '10 at 16:11
Good stuff Frank. Safe_Model is definitely one of PHP's whipping boys. – Mike B Apr 14 '10 at 16:19

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 14 '10 at 16:00

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answered Apr 14 '10 at 16:00

Billy ONeal

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Apr 14 '10 at 16:00

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There's a full list of restrictions here.

answered Apr 14 '10 at 16:00

Pekka

score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Jul 10 '10 at 02:25

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Most functions that interact with the file system get taken away with safe_mode on.

answered Jul 10 '10 at 02:25

Michael Minter

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