Re: streams reference

> > When are certain streams not available, like, I assume > > allow_url_fopen dictates the availability of the http stream? > > FTP module for ftp, etc. > > > This is all documented in Apendix I (which is linked a couple times from > ref.stream), do you think we need to go into it in detail on ref.stream as > well? I'm struggling with a response to this but in the end I feel the answer is yes. Here's why: a) Users should never be expected to read about the streams API much like users are never expected to understand PHP source. b) This only adds to the confusion on which functions are PHP functions and which are part of the API. c) One day there will be a PHP developers manual and I assume the streams API docs will be moved as part of it. So the less we rely on them now the better. Also, I am unable to find this information in the appendix. Basically, ref.stream should hold its own and streams api should only be an enhancement of knowledge for advanced users, such as PHP source developers. Regards, Philip