Re: Difference between equal $_SERVER variables?

* Thus wrote Ivo Fokkema (I.F.A.C.Fokkema@LUMC.nl): > Hi list, > > Just out of curiosity I would like to know if anyone can tell me the > difference between some $_SERVER variables that generate the same output (in > my test-file at least). > > For instance, what is the difference between $_SERVER['HTTP_HOST'] and > $_SERVER['SERVER_NAME']? Can they generate different output under some > circumstances? They're always the same with me. Any recommendations on which > to use? > > I know that $_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'] can differ from 'SCRIPT_NAME' and > 'PHP_SELF' (I use 'REQUEST_URI' to see what people were looking for when > they hit a 404) but can $_SERVER['SCRIPT_NAME'] and $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] be > different? I would suggest reading up on the variables available http://www.php.net/manual/en/reserved.variables.php That will answer all your questions. Curt -- "I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not so sure."