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May 30, 2006

What are the reasons to merge PEAR::DB with Metabase classes?

Filed under: PHP — Eugene @ 5:29 pm

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 25, 2006

How Graphical Security Code (CAPTCHA) works

Filed under: PHP, Programming — Eugene @ 5:12 pm

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…)

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