> Now on the download page: > http://www.php.net/downloads.php > Under Windows Binaries: > PHP 4.0.6 zip Package says "MySQL support BUILT-IN" > > Knowing PHP supports every database, why on the download page it > mentions something about MySQL? And why use the words "built-in". I was > assuming MySQL came with it already. > > I guess to find out, I'll have to install it, but being far from the US > and with small bandwith, downloading large files is not always ideal to > do. :-)
Benj, Your interpretation is both reasonable, and a commonly taken one. [note to site authors: please consider] Unfortunately the operative word here is "support", not "MySQL". The observation is that the comment "support built in" only has meaning to those who have been using the PHP/MySQL combination for some time/versions of the software. At one time "support" was not "built in" and anyone wanting to access MySQL from PHP had to do something about it. If you (when you can) take a look at the PHP.ini file you will see that there is a list of "extensions" that can be used or ignored - think in terms of optional APIs - some want one db, some another, but no one wants to load up and use up space on unwanted interfaces. (At least up until recently) If you look there you will see MySQL in the list - together with a note that there is no need to 'activate' the extension. So much for history and understanding ambiguous statements on the web page (particularly to do so with an optimistic frame of mind - how much can I avoid downloading...) You must download a suitable version of the PHP software AND a suitable version of the MySQL software (source or compiled, *NIX or Windows, etc). However once you have endured those trials, you will be pleased to know that without further downloads/compiles/etc, the two will play together nicely on your machine! =dn PS go and make friends with someone who has a fast/permanent connection and a CD-burner! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
