PHP system commands

Hi all!

I want to execute system commands through the functions provided by PHP (like exec, system etc)

In the LINUX machine in my work, everything seems to be OK, when, for example, I write system `ls`; and I print it on the screen.
In my home PC on the other hand, where I have winXP and the Cygwin platform installed, none of these works.

1) Is the Cygwin platform sufficient to run system commands or must I have LINUX machine?

2) Do I need to change anything in my php.ini file in order to 'activate' the system commands?

Thanx!

Commands like 'ls', 'cd', etc. are Unix specific (Linux, FreeBSD, SuSe, etc.). You can use the exec and system commands, but you need to "windowize" the command that you are running. For example the 'ls' command is the same as the 'dir' command in windows.

For example:

is equivilant to:

In regards to being able to use these commands, make sure that safe mode isn't enabled and that you have permission to perform the commands.

It will be easier to go to "Start => Run => Type 'cmd[enter]'" For the command prompt you will be able to test out commands, then just type those into the exec command.

Thanx Joel, I tested it and you're right!

Originally Posted by ktsirig Thanx Joel, I tested it and you're right!

No problem. However, I was a little disturbed to see your exact post on another forum shortly after I answered it here for you. Pick the forum most appropriate for the question and post it once. If you don't get a response within a day or so then maybe post it elsewhere. So, try not to do that.