Re: Require some help about the date comparison

From: Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 07:20:59 +0000
Subject: Re: Require some help about the date comparison
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On Wednesday 17 July 2002 14:55, Manisha wrote: > I am writing one program - > > I want to display some text on web. This text should appear for limited > period e.g from 20th July 12pm till 25th July 3pm. After 25th July 3pm the > text should disappear from screen. > > I tried to look for date comparison / string conversion to date etc, I got > lot info but could not figure out which would be best for above (rather how > can I do it). > > Anybody can share some expert comments please ? 1) Use strtotime() to convert your start and end dates to unixtimestamps. 2) Use time() to get the current unixtimestamp. 3) Use the standard less-than (<), greater-than (>) comparison operators on the above 3 items to decide whether or not to display the text. -- Jason Wong -> Gremlins Associates -> www.gremlins.com.hk Open Source Software Systems Integrators * Web Design & Hosting * Internet & Intranet Applications Development * /* A chronic disposition to inquiry deprives domestic felines of vital qualities. */

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