Here is the URL for instructions on how to install PHP on RedHat Linux.
http://www.redhat.com/support/resources/howto/database/database_php/

There is a problem in PHP4.2.2 so get a newer stable version from :
http://snaps.php.net/

-Jeanne

Jan - CWIZO wrote:
>  
>  Hi
>  
>  If i type rpm -e apache I get an error that that would destory some
>  dependinces ...
>  
>  In replay to Erik :
>  
>  I have downloaded the source code for PHP 4.2.2
>  I can download the source code for apache and mysql to if you wish !
>  
>  So basicly I need to have support for mysql and for tracking varibles sended
>  over forms (get, post).
>  
>  Nothing exsotic no extra libraries.
>  
>  O I need support for sessions if that is an extra feautre...
>  
>  So how do I remove all apache all php all mysql from my computer, so I can
>  start from the beginning ?
>  
>  And please be clear with what you write :)
>  
>  LP
>  CWIZO
>  www.3delavnica.com
>  www.ks-con.si
>  www.WetSoftware.com
>  
>  Dne nedelja 11. avgust 2002 16:56 ste napisali:
>  > hey, when I started with 7.3 and Linux, I found that the best way was to
>  > get rid of all the installed crap and then start again.
>  >
>  > rpm -e apache for example will dump apache from your disk, I did that
>  > also with php and mysql client and server,
>  >
>  > then I grabbed the newest versions from rpmfind.net and installed apache
>  > then mysql then php 4.X with mysql support
>  >
>  > word of caution though, you can get the same rpms from the Valhalla Cd's
>  > but I found that for expample RPMs o mysql didn;t work (php did) , while
>  > the one from their site worked like a charm
>  >
>  > R>
>  >
>  > oh yeah, invoke php -v (I believe) for the version and to see if it even
>  > runs, also chance has it that your apache configuration will not process
>  > .html with embedded php but .php only,
>  >
>  > R>
>  >
>  > >Hi !
>  > >
>  > >
>  > >I just installeted RedHat 7.3
>  > >
>  > >I started apache with :
>  > >
>  > >/etc/httpd start
>  > >
>  > >I opend the browser and typed localhost.
>  > >The welcome page displayed.
>  > >Then I have created a PHP script file with this in it :
>  > >
>  > ><?
>  > >
>  > >
>  > >phpinof();
>  > >
>  > >?>
>  > >
>  > >opend it and I diden't get the result but the source (the fule is in the
>  > >root
>  > >folder of apache ( /var/www/html/ ) )
>  > >
>  > >How do I enable PHP ??
>  > >And I know that in RedHat 7.3 there is PHP 4.1.2 how do I setu up the PHP
>  > >4.2.2 ??
>  > >
>  > >
>  > >And please I am a total beginner in linux so be clear with what you write
>  > > :)
>  > >
>  > >
>  > >PS : Excuse my spelling, English is not my native language
>  > >
>  > >
>  > >--
>  > >LP
>  > >CWIZO
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>  > >www.WetSoftware.com
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