Anil Madhavapeddy wrote:
>
> On Fri, Jun 27, 2003 at 01:08:08PM -0400, Sterling Hughes wrote:
> > Because, this will encourage people to do :
> >
> > --without-xml
> >
> > Instead of upgrading the system libxml2.
>
> If your first argument about the utter importance of XML/PHP is true, then
> I'm sure they won't mind updating their system libxml2.

Updating system libraries is a little more complex than compiling
software against those libraries, or in this case simply enabling
built-in libraries. The latter is far more likely to happen,
particularly in hosting situations. The importance of PHP features
lies with users, not system administrators.

> Otherwise, they can live without it (I certainly can) ...

XML support has been there for ages. I think you'd be surprised
how many people use it.

IMHO, adding libxml2 is a bonus for users and good for PHP.
Not as bonus as sqlite, but a good thing nonetheless. :)

Best Regards
Mike Robinson















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