mac@15.10 (12/02/87)
> Just a tidbit of information for anyone using the callable > EDT interface. If the program will ever be an installed image > with privileges (SYSPRV, BYPASS), this is not the way to go. > > A user will be able to drop into the editor, then INCLUDE > any text file on the system. Our largest application here is installed with SYSPRV and we will never have the problem because the main routine drops it priviledge as part of initialization. Then the application takes priviledge only when it needs it and gives it back right away. Priviledge is generally required in our application for opening the shared data files. We have a routine that opens data files and the priviledge code is in there. This really is a restatement of the maxim "Take priviledge only when you need it". Bill MacAllister The Grass Valley Group Tektronix!GVGPSA!GVG49.UUCP!Mac