RAFMTD (Ian) wrote:
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$name = mysql_real_escape_string ($_POST['name']);
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mysql_connect("humbug",$username,$password);
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the script fails with the following report Warning:
mysql_real_escape_string(): Can't connect to local MySQL server through
socket '/var/run/mysqld/mysqld.sock' (2)
At 12/22/2006 05:36 AM, Stut wrote:
You need to connect to the database before using mysql_real_escape_string.
Ian, this is a perfect example of when it comes in handy to consult the documentation:
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http://ca.php.net/manual/en/function.mysql-real-escape-string.php
string mysql_real_escape_string ( string unescaped_string [, resource link_identifier] )
Escapes special characters in the unescaped_string, taking into account the current character set of the connection....
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link_identifier
The MySQL connection. If the link identifier is not specified, the last link opened by mysql_connect() is assumed. If no such link is found, it will try to create one as if mysql_connect() was called with no arguments. If by chance no connection is found or established, an E_WARNING level warning is generated.
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Remember, my son, PHP-general helps those who help themselves.
Piously,
Poop Paul