Basic Mission 8

[crater88]

Man that was a pain, didn't realize how rusty I was as far as programming goes. Been enjoying it, reminds me why I both love and loathe programming. Great site, been enjoying these

[Sl1ck_x]

Okay, I have been working on this for the past few days, reading 20+ pages on this tutorial. After a long long time of trying to figure this out, I finally did. I actually used the right code at least several times during my "trial and error". I finally figured out what I was doing wrong by reading the tip box on SSI commands from this page.

http://101.lv/learn/CGIperl/ch3.htm

My question to you is, why was I able to see the list of .shtml files without adding a "space" to my command line but I couldn't access the right three files without doing that?

If this is a spoiler, please edit.

[cyberdrain]

Could you PM me the exact command you used? Then I can understand what you mean. I already have this mission done, so it won't be a spoiler, don't be afraid of that. A part of a possible answer: HTS is a sandbox, meaning everything how real it seems, is still a simulation. As such, bugs, blocking of 'dangerous' commands, limits of the sandbox and sandstorms (ILP) may or may not occur

[Sl1ck_x]

To Cyberdrain, I guess I'm not authorized yet for sending PM's but I'll see if I can elaborate a little more on what I was talking about.

When I originally came across the long list of .shtml files, my line of code had a space between the ending quote and the second to last dash mark (" --) *Space*. I kept it the same considering I was on the right track, but that's what threw me off. I later realized I was suppose to close the gap between the quote and the dash mark inorder to complete the mission ("--) *NO Space*

But I understand that this is a simulation, I just thought I should point out where some people got hung up on.

If I'm spoiling anything please edit/delete.

[cyberdrain]

The missions are just a bunch of If blocks, so IF a value entered is similar to one the creators thought of, then the answer is accepted. The extra space just plain robs you of that opportunity and will leave you wondering why... Extbasic 10 is the worst example of that, took me hours to just get something in that was accepted, even though all were correct. If they didn't do that, real code would have to be executed, meaning an extra vector to attack (see Realistic 17, yes that's the last one).

BTW: Congrats, you can PM now (2 active posts needed)!

[QSpec]

This doesn't seem too much like a spoiler. If the answer required for it is too much of a spoiler, please PM me.

Anyway, the first time I did this I did the right command but without the "..". I understand why I need the "..", but without it, I got a whole list of files.

My question is where and more importantly what those files were? I am guessing two of them are spoken for, but what about the others?

Thank you

[cyberdrain]

I'm not sure, but I've marked it as a spoiler (just in case) so an admin can judge. If you looked carefully what you did and know exactly what you did, you would know the answer to this. As it doesn't, I'll give you a hint: take a look at the URL of your file. Those files are sure to be "temporary". That should be enough of information to figure it out.

[sleeplesshacker]

To anyone who is having trouble after following all the advice given and is sure they are using the correct command, try messing around with the spaces in your command. i tried for hours until i finally just re-typed it fast and missed a space, then my command worked.

[Theroyoboyo]

Hi i've been doing the right thing for hours then lastly i just copied the command turns out i entered it wrong will typing so copy paste the right command from here http://www.computerhope.com/unix/uls.htm
and for the moderators and all the people that help thank you all i <3 you guys
This is the BEST site ever!

[Incompliance]

This one took me HOURS.

....Hours of finding where the location of the password was but failing to access the file itself and get the password, due to a simple url mistake.

/tmp/, Y U SO TRICKY?

(edit me if spoiler, though I don't see how it could be since by the time you could have my problem, you have pretty much solved the mission)