Re: php mail() function

It looks like using XAMPP wasn't strictly necessary. I tried running this example again using my previous versions of mysql and apache and it worked fine. So the key is to configure Sendmail as described at the URL I gave. On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 10:58 AM, James Prentice <prentice.j.a@gmail.com> wrote: > After a long delay, I've finally got mail working. I had decided to > move on in the book that I'm working through (Head First PHP & MySQL) > but doubled back to address the mail issue again. This is how I > finally got it to work: > > 1. Switched to XAMPP for linux rather than using my existing versions > of mysql, php and apache. > > 2. Uninstalled Postfix and reinstalled Sendmail. Then I followed the > instructions here: > > http://dbaron.org/linux/sendmail > > I can't vouch that the method described at that link is completely > safe and secure, but it worked for me and was very easy. I've spent > many hours and days trying to get this to work so am very relieved. > > My only complaint is that there is quite a long delay after submitting > report.html (from Ch. 1) while it says 'waiting for localhost...'. It > can take up to 20 seconds or so before sending and giving > confirmation. > > Thanks for all your help. > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 4:37 AM, Bob McConnell <rvm@cbord.com> wrote: >> From: James Prentice >> >>> I have tried setting both $to and $email to be the same shaw address >>> since I assumed it should be recognized by the mail server, but it's >>> still getting bounced. So why is 'www-data@homemade' being listed as >>> the sender? Any ideas? >> >> I strongly recommend you call the help desk at Shaw and ask them to >> explain what is happening. They should know what is going on with their >> servers. Everyone on this list appears to be guessing at the problem, >> which is not likely to help you. >> >> Bob McConnell >> >