Compiling PHP4 with Apache2

[tekquest]

Hi guys,

I have recently installed R.H. 9 and Apache2, MySQL and PHP4, I have a document that is from Compaq Active answers that has information in it pertaining to creating such a web server.

When I get to the area: reconfiguring Apache server (phase 2) it asks to compile PHP3 (not what I am using, the document is aged) and then edit some config files.

My question is, do I need to compile PHP4 with apache? the command that the document requests is below.

I can't seem to find the correct command:

"Build the apache server with the php module as well as two modules named mod-status and mod-info that can provide web masters with configuration information and server status:

#./configure --activate-module=src/modules/php3/libphp3.a \--enable-module=info --enable-module=status

"Configure error, unrecognized option".

I know that its not PHP3 so it shouldn't work, but I cant even seem to find anything remotely relivant to php4 and apache compilation on the system, any pointers???

Thanks,

Luke

[jasonlambert]

firstly, i would recommend using Apache 1.3.28, as there are (still?) a few bugs with apache 2 and php4.

Installation instructions for apache 1.3.x & php4:
http://www.php.net/manual/en/install.apache.php

Installation instructions for apache 2.x & php4:
http://www.php.net/manual/en/install.apache2.php

PHP4 source: http://www.php.net/downloads.php
Apache source: http://httpd.apache.org/

Jason