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shell_exec works for commnads like pwd but not for ls -l types

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hi ,
iam using php on linux platform. when i use shell_exec("pwd ") , it properly shows me the directory iam in, but when i give shell_exec("ls -l") , it doesnt work .
CAn anyone help me in this regard!
Oct 25 '07 #1
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rizwan6feb
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One thing i know there is no problem with shell_exec, it is working perfect for me with all switches.
Oct 25 '07 #2
syringa
3 New Member
One thing i know there is no problem with shell_exec, it is working perfect for me with all switches.
thanks!!but i debugged it somehow... i am new to php , so i thogut i might be missing some thing. i have no other help except internet:-)
Oct 25 '07 #3

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