PHP 5.2.2 Preconfigured packages ready for tests

aprelium · - Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Posts: 6800

Dear all,

We've just release the PHP 5.2.2 preconfigured packages. Please give them a try and let us know if they work fine.

Their setup/upgrade instructions are still the same as those available in http://www.aprelium.com/abyssws/php5win.html and http://www.aprelium.com/abyssws/php.html#mac .

Windows Package: http://www.aprelium.com/data/php522.exe
Mac OS X Package (Universal Binary): http://www.aprelium.com/data/PHP522.dmg
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matti · - Joined: 12 May 2007 Posts: 2

Just got a surprise - I upgraded my system to Mac from Windows, and in the process switched over from the Windows to Mac OS X version of Abyss. Everything went fine until I loaded a PHP file that relies on the Curl extension. Turns out that the supplied/recommended Windows PHP package includes the Curl library, but the Mac version does not.

In the interest of cross-platform consistency (not to mention my sanity), could Aprelium make the Windows and Mac preconfigured packages match item-for-item? Meanwhile, any suggestions on how to inject the Curl extension on the Mac side?

This is the first problem I've ever had with Abyss, by the way - in all other respects, it's been a great help, and I recommend it all the time.

Thanks much ...

marc2003 · - Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Posts: 15

quick question.... what's the difference between these packages and the packages from php.net? because your package works fine whereas i cannot get the package from php.net to work. i get internal server error 500 just trying to do a phpinfo() and nothing useful in the log either. :?

i even copied my php.ini from my working installation and still the php.net package won't work.

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AbyssUnderground · - Joined: 31 Dec 2004 Posts: 3855

Its preconfigured, meaning it has common extensions enabled and dll's installed for you. The one from php.net does not.
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marc2003 · - Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Posts: 15

hmmn. doesn't really answer my question. the php.net package causes internal server errors when trying to serve even the simplest php page such as phpinfo(). as i mentioned above, copying the php.ini file made no difference so i was wondering if there was actually any difference in the actual files themeselves, not just the config. :)

i compared the 2 php.ini's side by side and apart from the extensions they load (gd and a few db related ones), and aprelium enabling register_globals and short tags, there is no difference. this is what leads me to believe some other files must be different? :confused:

AbyssUnderground · - Joined: 31 Dec 2004 Posts: 3855

I honestly can't say without looking at the two different configurations. Are you sure you set the correct file to be the interpreter? php-cgi.exe?
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marc2003 · - Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Posts: 15

haha. i is noob. i didn't notice the php.net package has the extensions in their own subdirectory named "ext". i didn't change the path in the php.ini.. sorry guys... :embarassed:

aprelium · - Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Posts: 6800

aprelium · - Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Posts: 6800

marc2003,

We use the files contained in the Zip package from php.net but we add a little magic to make things work flawlessly:
* php.ini is preset with common extension and with parameters enabling compatibilty with PHP 4 scripts.
* Extensions and their dependencies are correctly set (so there is no need for modifying your PATH variable or for putting junk in your system files).
* Several other minor tweaks.
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matti · - Joined: 12 May 2007 Posts: 2

Aprelium,

Thanks for the quick response. Didn't realize the Mac PHP build was such a nuisance, but it's great to know you'll have CUrl in the next version. With any luck, this will be handy for some other folks, too.

Much appreciated.

jibbajabba · Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 8:44 pm Post subject:

just upgraded and it went smooth and everything is still working like it should. Thanks aprelium
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puertoblack2003 · - Joined: 08 Oct 2006 Posts: 87

so far so good should i have overwriten the php.ini... ???

thanksz

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aprelium · - Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Posts: 6800

puertoblack2003,

If you are upgrading your PHP setup, the installer will detect the presence of your php.ini and will offer to preserve it. So unless you want to reset your php.ini, have the installer keep the already present php.ini.
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rrinc · - Joined: 24 Feb 2006 Posts: 725 Location: Arkansas, USA

Sorry to bump, but do you plan on releasing a PHP 5.2.3 package? Or instead maybe hold out and make a 5.2.4 release when its out.
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aprelium · - Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Posts: 6800

rrinc,

A preconfigured PHP 5.2.3 package will be ready soon. Sorry for the delay to prepare it (we are busy with the new Beta).
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