Re: Default extensions (was: mbstring)

On Mon, 2 Sep 2002, Jon Parise wrote: JP>>> On Mon, Sep 02, 2002 at 03:52:50PM -0400, Dan Kalowsky wrote: JP>>> JP>>> > > If we should reduce number of modules built by default, 1st JP>>> > > module should be MySQL. Removing MySQL does not cause any JP>>> > > technical problems at all. JP>>> > JP>>> > I'll agree to that as well. +1 on removing --with-mysql as a default. JP>>> > Although realize I'm also +1 on removing any default modules that are not JP>>> > essential to PHP's running. JP>>> JP>>> After some thought, I think I agree with this (disable by default) JP>>> approach, as well. For instance, if you want just PostgreSQL support, JP>>> you not only have to --with-pgsql but also --disable-mysql[*]. Principally you may be correct - however doing this is more BC-breaking than the register global switch. Just imagine all the 'call to undefined function "mysql_connect"' bug reports. -- Melvyn.