cherub143

Hi, I'm interested in signing up for a shared hosting. But I have some concerns

1. Is it correct that I have to .php5 my files to run it via PHP 5.0? Is there no way to simply do it via .php?
2. Do you support mysqli() functions?
3. Do you support file_get_contents() which parses the source code of other websites?
4. Does Surpass allow SOAP / REST calls? We'll be using the domain for our thesis - which includes using multiple web services such as Google, MSN, and Yahoo.

Thank you very much.

Bigjohn

As to number1, I belive you can put a configuration option in your folder, in the .htaccess file, to make php5 your default.

The rest, got me puzzled...

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1. As bigjohn said, you can configure that through .htaccess.
2. I'm almost 90% certain that Surpass updated MySQL to the required version. If someone could link to a standard phpinfo() for a shared server, it would answer this.
3. Yes. allow_url_fopen is enabled.
4. I'm not sure about this one.

Bigjohn

But heck, for $6.00 you can give it a try, eh?

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MarkRH

1. as above

2. On my server, running the phpinfo under php5 shows the following mysql build: 4.1.21 and supports both mysql() and mysqli() functions when running in PHP5 mode. PHP4 mode does not have mysqli() available.

3. I know the file_get_contents() stuff works because I use it to get some news feeds and other stuff.

4. No idea.. never had to use it.

Mark H.

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MarkRH, thanks for confirming #2. PHP4 doesn't have mysqli available because PHP4 itself does not support it.

I've yet to find out anything regarding SOAP/REST support. At this point I suggest hitting desk.surpasshosting.com and asking support. Even if it's not currently installed, you may be able to get support to install it.

markscns

Cpanel does not yet provide SOAP libraries. Surpass using Cpanel.

Please see the post below:

http://forums.cpanel.net/showthread....highlight=soap

Kayla

cherub, do you have any other questions? We would be happy to have you here.