Updating PHP on Mac OS X 10.4.x

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This tutorial has been tested on a standard Mac OS X 10.4.x. Server. If you have already tinkered with your system, be aware. that things might differ. …

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Updating PHP
on
Mac OS X 10.4.x
1. - Introduction
2. - What is installed as part of OS X Server
3. - Requirements
4. - Getting and installing the latest version of PHP4
5. - Adding/removing features to/from PHP
6. - Getting and installing the latest version of PHP5
7. - Caveats - READ this chapter!
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The purpose of this document is to provide instructions on how
to update the version of PHP included with OS X 10.4.x Tiger
Server. DO NOT USE this document to update PHP on 10.5.x Leopard
Server. An separate tutorial is available.
It will guide you through updating to the latest version of PHP4
without breaking Server Admin functionality. Furthermore you
will be shown how to update to the latest version of PHP5, while
retaining most of Server Admin’s functionality.
Although the Apple included version of PHP4 is suitable for most
users, there are situations where one might need to update. A
common reason is to include support for the GD2 libraries.
This document will require you to use the command line. If you
do not feel comfortable with using the command line, you should
look for a ready made installer package.
Why should I use the command line if there are ready made
installer packages available? Short answer: Greater flexibility.
Long answer: The packages available, reflect the creators’ views
on what should or shouldn’t be included in the package. By
understanding how to install things yourself, you can choose
what to include in your PHP…