> >> I am trying to set up a script that will do different things based on
> >> the
> >> reffering page, without having to include the information in the URL.
> >> Does
> >> PHP have a built in variable or function that would tell the rest of the
> >> script what page the user came from?  Any help is much appreciated.
> >
> > there is $_SERVER['HTTP_REFERER']
> >
> > but it is unreliable
> >
> 
> Can I ask why?
>
 
not sure if you are asking me, but like someone already said in this
thread "But be warned, they're not that reliable as some firewalls
block/muck with them, and they can also be easily spoofed."

I also even turn them off when I am using mozilla/firefox.  

Just not a reliable variable

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