Got a bit of an interesting problem I encountered with Darwin and building PHP the other day. I brought this up on the php-dev list and I'd like to consider what our options are to fixing this.
First off, Darwin requires that all modules be self-contained by default. So, if we try to build with PHP with apxs, we will get symbol not defined errors for all of the apr and apr-util functions. This can be turned off by -flat_namespace -undefined suppress - see <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. But, for certain reasons the PHP developers would prefer to use bundles instead - the approach Apple uses outlined in Sander's post above. So, we have a few alternatives and I'd like to post them here to see what we think the preferred solution is before replying on php-dev. 1) Tell PHP tough - they must use -flat_namespace. Problem solved. 2) Teach PHP about apr-config and apu-config so that they know where APR is and can link them when building the module. I think the problem would be solved. 3) Have APXS expose apr and apr-util in a consistent manner so that it is possible to build self-contained libraries. In email exchanges with a PHP developer (Marko?), he really didn't like option 1 or 2. He would like to see #3. Personally, I say #2, but I'd like to see what everyone else thinks. -- justin
