PHP in safe_mode

[johnie]

Hi. I found a server which their PHP installation is in safe_mode ON and they won't turn it OFF.

Which are my limitations in this case?
For example, will i be able to upload, copy, delete files through my scripts?

Thanks for your help

John

[stolzyboy]

http://www.php.net/manual/en/features.safe-mode.functions.php

[johnie]

I've read this page. This means that i can't handle any file functions among others?
If yes, then how can someone run a php website properly? How can i overide these limitations?

John

[stolzyboy]

check out http://www.php.net/manual/en/function.ini-set.php, some things can be set at runtime