PHP Issue...
 

ok here is a great little quiz for all you PHP folks out there...I signed up with a host that said that PHP scripting was part of their package...but yet when I run a test page say...test.php

it is basically the phpinfo() script..something small and easy...what happens is it prompts me if want to download the script or run it where it is at....now I am pretty sure what the problem is...is that they do not have Apache or PHP installed on this box of theirs...but I was wondering If you folks new of any other reasons why this might be happening...

here is the response I got from their tech support...I just about fell out of my chair laughing...

"When I open that page I get a file download. I'm not sure what that's
about. Anyways, this could be happening because you are on a Win2K box
and
the script you are trying to use is not Win2K compliant. Check that out."

I have already cancelled the account...it is with serioushost.com I would recommend that you avoid them at all costs...

ask next time bevore
1. runns php as cgi !
2. runns php in safe mode
3. is it php3 (yes still exeist )
4. the file extention php.php3.phtml
if he say's download on requesting a file .. is most time a header error ...

andreas

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"Shock your systemadministration! Read manual-pages!"

on two of my other hosts...this script runs just fine...not to mention I have apache and php both loaded on my win2k box here at home...and the script runs just fine as well...