Re: Versions of PEAR/PHP in the wild

Lukas Kahwe Smith wrote: > Greg Beaver wrote: > >> Soon, you can safely use PHP 5.1.x+ for all packages, not just new ones. > > > Word of caution here. I assume a lot of developers actually bundle PEAR > packages with their applications. These guys might be running PHP5 on > their dev machines where they do the install, but might deploy to PHP4. > But its atleast good to know that they have PHP 5.1 installed on their > dev boxes. Absolutely. The point here is that depending on who your audience is, it may be possible very soon to deploy to PHP 5.1 only. Let's not forget, however, that Netcraft still has PHP 5 (all versions) adoption at about 10% of the total market. There's still a ways to go, but trends are in the right direction. Also, it should be noted that most people who are using newer PEAR packages appear to be more on the cutting edge than those just using the ones that go-pear provides. This, however, is anecdotal, and should be backed up with hard evidence. In short, if you plan to drop PHP 4 support, you better make damn sure you know your audience and that they indeed have all moved to PHP 5! :) Greg