What are the reasons to merge PEAR::DB with Metabase classes?
PEAR::DB - the very good database abstraction layer now merged with Metabase. The new library received new name PEAR::MDB2. I’ve tried to find out the benefits of this join. (more…)
May 30, 2006
May 25, 2006
How Graphical Security Code (CAPTCHA) works
Some forums, guest books and services expect you to enter chars/digits security code drawn on image nearby (known as CAPTCHA code - Completely Automated Public Turning test to tell Computers and Humans Apart). The aim is to ensure the message is typed by human being but not a spam robot. How this implemented physically? (more…)