hi dave, try this:
$temp = explode('.',$_POST['variable']); $domainname = $temp[1]; greetz da koenich > Hi List, > > I Know this is basic and I am sorry to bother the list with this question > but I am confused, probably working to hard :-) > > I want to end up with a part of a string returned by $_POST to work with in > my function. > > The string might be put into the text box like so, it’s a domain name > checker, > > http://www.domainname.com > > I have already got rid of the http:// and www bits but I need to know how to > get rid of the .com bit before proceeding with my check. So I will only be > left with "domainname" for my function. > > I have looked at eregi, split, spliti but to no joy so any help would be > gratefully received. > > Thank you in advance for any help > > Dave C > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.619 / Virus Database: 398 - Release Date: 10/03/2004 > -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php