Current and Future Versions of PHP

The installation instructions in this chapter refer to PHP version 4.3.3, which is the current version of the software. The PHP Group uses minor release numbers for updates containing security enhancements or bug fixes. Minor releases do not follow a set release schedule; when enhancements or fixes are added to the code and thoroughly tested, the PHP Group will releases a new version, with a new minor version number.

It is possible that by the time you purchase this book, the minor version number will have changed, to 4.3.4 or beyond. If that is the case, you should read the list of changes at http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-4.php for any changes regarding the installation or configuration process, which makes ...

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