server signing with php

[Bruce Robbins]

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We are attempting to build an application which stores keys on the 
server and allows users to sign documents assembled on the server.
system() exec() et al will give access to the shell but will not permit 
signing as the user can not be changed. Has anyone got any ideas on 
this or a workaround?


Bruce Robbins
semioticaNewMedia Ltd
Digital Media Solutions
PO box 13
Ashton U Lyne
Lancashire
OL7 9FY

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We are attempting to build an application which stores keys on the
server and allows users to sign documents assembled on the server.

system() exec() et al will give access to the shell but will not
permit signing as the user can not be changed. Has anyone got any
ideas on this or a workaround?



<fixed><bigger>Bruce Robbins

semioticaNewMedia Ltd

Digital Media Solutions

PO box 13

Ashton U Lyne

Lancashire

OL7 9FY


e bruce@semiotica.co.uk

w http://www.semiotica.co.uk


(This e mail may contain my digital signature

To verify its authenticity my public key is available from keyservers

and from http://www.keyserver.net/)


For maximum confidentiality you may send encrypted and signed e mails
to me using my public key.


Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail is
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