Re: Shell version of php

Just compile it without the apache stuff on configure. Then you should have a working php executable in /usr/bin/. All you need to do then is php script.php or put the #!/usr/bin/php at the head of your scripts. (/usr/bin/php -q removes the http headers) Nick. On Thu, 23 Aug 2001, Tom Carter wrote: > Hi guys, > > This arose trying to install php-egg, altho thats not what this msg is > really about. For it to run I need to have "a shell version" running... > what exactly is this and how do I go about installing it? > I have php installed (I think) as a module.. and by my understanding this > is necessary for certain functions to run.... can I have both co-existing? > I guess what I want is a copy of php running completely separate to > apache, ie as a standalone app......... any help much appreciated!!! > > Tom Carter > > >