Re: http://microscripts says PHP 5.2.8. is not compatible PHP4

Russ, et al (top-posted for the benefit of those not receiving this from the mailing list); The PHP lists are not an appropriate venue to air your grievances with script developers, web hosts, and/or technical support. However, in a brief response to the thread you've copied to everyone, here's the summary: PHP 5.2.8 is not "compatible" with PHP4. They are two different versions of the same language. You are all saying the same thing, but things are being lost in semantics. The statement "PHP5 is compatible with PHP4" is tantamount to saying "Windows XP is compatible with Windows 3.11 For Workgroups." However, the majority of *scripts written in the era of PHP4* are compatible with PHP5. And, while some scripts targeted for PHP5 may not work on a system running PHP4, a great portion of them will as well, thanks to what's called "backward-compatibility," or BC. 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On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 09:55, RawCoeds.com - & - RdbCams.com <support@rdbcams.com> wrote: > Can someone from > http://lists.php.net > please explain to Danny Grainger from > https://www.microscripts.info > admin@microscripts.info > that PHP 5.2.8. is compatible PHP4 ? > > I've already bought and paid for 5 of his scripts, > that he is refusing to upload to my server for this reason : > ( PHP 5.2.8. is not compatible PHP4 ) > and he is trying to force me to move over to his server, and > he is refusing to refund my money ? i feel as though I'm > being held hostage by this scam artist, who's making it > harder each day, for honest people and companies to do > business via the internet:( > > https://www.microscripts.info/store/pages/Hosting-Requirements.html > > http://cavecreek.net support wrote : > ( general answer ) > Russ, > In regards to the script requirements found here: > https://www.microscripts.info/store/pages/Hosting-Requirements.html > It's very difficult to tell exactly *what* is needed. The page says PHP4 > for greater - You currently have PHP 5.2.8. > > I will answer the remaining questions you asked inline below, > as well as put some comments at the end of everything. > > question from Russ : > ( question # 1 ) > Can my super support cave-creek crew tell me the difference > between PHP4 and PHP 5.2.3 ? > > http://cavecreek.net support answer to > ( answer # 1 ) > PHP 5 is the current PHP version > that is actively updated and supported. There is additional > functionality within the design. Ideally, PHP5 and PHP4 are > compatible, but it depends on the code (ie, if its written > properly to not care about what version of PHP runs it) > More information can be found at www.php.net > > > ( Russ question # 2 ) > and if the PHP 5.2.3 will or will not work ? > > http://cavecreek.net support answer to > ( answer # 2 ) > As stated above, it should work - but it's dependent on the code. > See comments at the end for more info. > > ( Russ question # 3 ) > and if it won't work ? tell me the process to get PHP4 installed ? > > http://cavecreek.net support answer to > ( answer # 3 ) > We would downgrade to PHP 4.x, but this may lead to security risks > running an older version of PHP. Additionally, PHP 4.x has not been > supported for over a year and there are no patches/updates/fixes > for any problems that occur from it. > > ( Russ question # 4 ) > and if my cave-creek server meets their requirements link below ? > > http://cavecreek.net support answer to > ( answer # 4 ) > That page doesn't really list the requirements other than saying: > "all servers must be linux and have atleast php 4.x MySql 4.x." > Which, if that is the case, exceeds what is required. > > ( Danny Grainger ) from > http://microscripts.info said the following : > PHP 5.2.3 is not PHP4 cavecreek will have the control to change this, > We are not going to tell you are requirements are not met if they are." > > http://cavecreek.net support answer to > ( Danny Grainger from http://microscripts.info ) > I am not sure what they are asking or even saying. Are they saying that > they require PHP 4 to work, which is not what the requirements page says? > What additional information are you they telling you/us? > > http://cavecreek.net support final response : > > In general, what is this script going to do for you? While we cannot > say what you should do, I'd like to avoid us having to troubleshoot their > scripts if you do purchase them, as it states on their requirements page > that its not *their* responsibility due to "incompatible hosting" > whatever they mean by that. I hope that clears up everything so far. > Let me know if you have additional questions. > > Thanks. > James G > Systems Administrator > Cavecreek Systems Administration Team > http://www.cavecreek.net > > 24-hour technical support: > support@cavecreek.net > 480.422.2022 > > Ask us how we can provide you with access to see your support tickets! > > We welcome feedback on your customer service experience. > Please send a message to qc@cavecreek.net > > Help us to better serve you. 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