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Why not install frameworks in the root folder

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:55 am
by Live24x7
I am exploring some of the MVC frameworks and almost all frameworks recommend not to install the framework in the root folder but outside it.
What is the exact risk of installing in the root folder ? Just a bit curious :roll:

Re: Why not install frameworks in the root folder

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:28 am
by social_experiment
If something is installed outside the root folder it cannot be accessed via the url

Re: Why not install frameworks in the root folder

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:36 pm
by kon
What is the root folder for you ? the public_html ?