Use of the " | " character

From: Brad Caldwell (bradat_private)
Date: Thu Sep 27 2001 - 10:18:21 PDT

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    I have noticed there are several scripts which use the " | "  character.
    The use of this character is problematic since this character is the field
    separator used by Nessus when outputing scan results.
    
    The scripts use this character in a manner similar to the following:
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    Solution :
    
    -  From the desktop, start the Internet Service Manager
       by clicking Start | Programs | Windows NT 4.0 Option
       Pack | Microsoft Internet Information Server | Internet
       Service Manager,
     - Double-click 'Internet Information Server',
     - Right-click on the computer name and select Properties,
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
    -----------------
    
    The scripts I found using this character are as follows:
    iis_buffer_overflow.nasl
    iis_ida_isapi.nasl
    iis5_isapi_printer.nasl
    
    Does anyone have a problem if those scripts are changed to use another
    character?  Any suggestions on what the replacement character should be?
    
    I will make the changes and submit the diffs to Renaud if there is agreement
    the changes should be made.
    



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