RE: [PHP-DEV] bundling libxml2

Anil Madhavapeddy wrote: > > On Fri, Jun 27, 2003 at 01:08:08PM -0400, Sterling Hughes wrote: > > Because, this will encourage people to do : > > > > --without-xml > > > > Instead of upgrading the system libxml2. > > If your first argument about the utter importance of XML/PHP is true, then > I'm sure they won't mind updating their system libxml2. Updating system libraries is a little more complex than compiling software against those libraries, or in this case simply enabling built-in libraries. The latter is far more likely to happen, particularly in hosting situations. The importance of PHP features lies with users, not system administrators. > Otherwise, they can live without it (I certainly can) ... XML support has been there for ages. I think you'd be surprised how many people use it. IMHO, adding libxml2 is a bonus for users and good for PHP. Not as bonus as sqlite, but a good thing nonetheless. :) Best Regards Mike Robinson