[SC.LUG] updating php

[Nev]

hi again

i've sorted it! i finally found a raq550 package for php 4.2.3

just installed it without any problems and it works a treat! :oD i'm a happy
bunny again.. for now!

if anyone wants the link i'll dig it out :)

thanx andy

nev
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Roffe" <aroffe@its-linux.co.uk>
To: <sc@mailman.lug.org.uk>
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 8:14 PM
Subject: Re: [SC.LUG] updating php


> Nev,
>
> 20:20 Hindsight :-)
>
> I would have just gone with a regular small server, they are cheap enough
> these days and spent some time trying a few distros out. The key is
control.
> Not being crippled by somebody else's ideas would have helped loads.
> I've seen the insides of these things - very ordinary.
>
> This isn't the end of the world. I'm sure it can be done, it'll just need
> patience, information from cobalt and a helping hand. Remeber it is
> cobalts implementation that will slow you up and not linux!
>
> I'm sure our esteemed lugmeister will point out the merits of apt-get on
> debian. I'll be seeing him tomorrow..... we'll beat him up for you. haha.
> (just joking Richard - it'll be the redcarpet and peppermint tea really!)
>
> I'll have a punt around the web and see if can come up with anything.
>
> good luck
> Andy
>
> On Thursday 29 May 2003 8:02 pm, Nev wrote:
> > hi
> >
> > hindsight huh.. i went for the raq because it was suggested.. lol. i
guess
> > i didnt do my homework to see what can/cant be done. however i'm stuck
with
> > it.. at least for the time being! out of curiosity.. what in your
opinion
> > is a better option to go for?
> >
> > i wouldnt know a build kit if it slapped me in the painful bits :s or
how
> > to build an rpm... without quite a bit of homework.. and a suitable
> > platform to test on! to start with i'll hunt forums.. 'i luv raq' sites
etc
> > and see what i can come up with. i a very suprised a product like this
isnt
> > easy to upgrade! especially in the manner i wish.. i mean.. php seems to
be
> > upgraded/patched bi-weekly..lol! 4.0.6 is so dated now!  sorry i
shouldnt
> > be going on!
> >
> > i so wish i knew more about the murky depths i'm swimming in
> >
> > i'll let you know what i come up with!!
> >
> > cheers :)
> >
> > nev
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Andy Roffe" <aroffe@its-linux.co.uk>
> > To: <sc@mailman.lug.org.uk>
> > Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 10:49 AM
> > Subject: Re: [SC.LUG] updating php
> >
> > > Nev,
> > >
> > > >From memory, cobalt used to a dev kit of compilers & libs etc for
> >
> > building
> >
> > > software for the raq. I can't remember the details but I do remember
all
> >
> > the
> >
> > > reasons why we discounted the raq as a viable platform. We needed much
> > > more control than the software allowed.
> > >
> > > If you don't want to take any risks (and I don't blame you if you
don't)
> > >
> > > Your choices will be as follows :
> > >
> > > See if you can get a build kit and with those tools build your rpm
from
> > > sources.
> > >
> > > It is possible the tools you need are on the raq, but IMHO they
shouldn't
> >
> > be.
> >
> > > Hunt the web to see if anybody has built an rpm for the raq os
(possible)
> > >
> > > Wait until sun build one. (ha)
> > >
> > > I could suggest more ways to solve this but I don't think you'll find
it
> > > helpful. The problem with appliances is that the bonnet is usually
welded
> > > shut. :-(
> > >
> > > good luck
> > >
> > > shout if you need more help.
> > >
> > > PS to all : The EnGarde Community edition Version 2 is now available
> > > if anybody wants one let us know.
> > >
> > > regards
> > >
> > > Andy Roffe
> > > iTS-LiNUX Ltd.
> > >
> > >
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