hi...
the reason that mail() wont work on windows without an smtp server (outgoing
mail server) is because normally windows doesnt have a mail server
installed. the default smtp settings in php.ini usually is for *nix systems
(that is if it is even set).
it is very easy to fix:
go into c:\windows\php.ini or wherever you had put it at and search for the
section [mail function]. in that section there will be a line that looks
like this:
smtp=
all you need to do is add your outgoing mail server to that line (you can
use the one that outlook express uses if you want) or call your ISP and ask
them what smtp server to use.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shawn Inder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2004 1:02 AM
Subject: [PHP] Question about the mail() php function
> Hello,
> I was browsing your site and came across the mail() PHP function. I tryed
it
> out:
>
> <?php
> mail("[EMAIL PROTECTED]", "My Subject", "Line 1\nLine 2\nLine 3");
> ?>
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] is my e-mail adress, obviously enough..
> The problem is, the e-mail doesn't get sent.
> A warning appears on the page:
>
> Warning: mail(): Failed to connect to mailserver at "localhost" port 25,
> verify your "SMTP" and "smtp_port" setting in php.ini or use ini_set() in
> C:\Program Files\Abyss Web Server\htdocs\page.php on line 24
>
> What is this all about? Why wont it work?
> Thanks you very much
>
> If this is not the right place to send a question, please tell me where
that
> right place would be :)
>
> shlagish (or Shawn, you choose)
>
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