On Nov 15, 2007 4:07 PM, Jay Blanchard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Please feel free to add more points and send to the list.
> 20050322jb - Note the new location of PHP Editors list.
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>
> 1. If you have any queries/problems about PHP try
> http://www.php.net/manual/en first. You can download a copy and use it
> offline also.
>
> Please also try http://www.php.net/manual/faq.php for answers to
> frequently answered questions
> about PHP (added by Christophe Chisogne).
>
> 2. Try http://www.google.com next. Searching for "php YOUR QUERY" may
> fetch you relevant information within the first 10 results.
>
> 3. There is a searchable archive of the mailing list discussion at
> http://phparch.com/mailinglists. Many of the common topics are discussed
> repeatedly, and you may get answer to your query from the
> earlier discussions.
>
> For example: One of the repeatedly discussed question in the list is
> "Best PHP editor". Everyone has his/her favourite editor. You can get
> all the opinions by going through the list archives. If you want a
> chosen list try this link :
> http://www.thelinuxconsultancy.co.uk/phpeditors.php
> (contributed by Christophe Chisogne).
>
> 4. Not sure if PHP is working or you want find out what extensions are
> available to you?
>
> Just put the following code into a file with a .php extension and access
> it through your
> webserver:
>
> <?php
> phpinfo();
> ?>
>
> If PHP is installed you will see a page with a lot of information on it.
> If PHP is not installed (or not working correctly) your browser will try
> to download the file. (contributed by Teren and reworded by Chris W
> Parker)
>
> 5. If you are stuck with a script and do not understand what is wrong,
> instead of posting the whole script, try doing some research yourself.
> One useful trick is to print the variable/sql query using print or echo
> command and check whether you get what you expected.
>
> After diagnosing the problem, send the details of your efforts
> (following steps 1, 2 & 3) and ask for help.
>
> 6. PHP is a server side scripting language. Whatever processing PHP does
> takes place BEFORE the output reaches the client. Therefore, it is not
> possible to access users' computer related information (OS, screen size
> etc) using PHP. Nor can you modify any the user side settings. You need
> to go for JavaScript and ask the question in a JavaScript list.
>
> On the other hand, you can access the information that is SENT by the
> user's browser when a client requests a page from your server. You can
> find details about browser, OS etc as reported by this request.
> (contributed by Wouter van Vliet and reworded by Chris W Parker.)
>
> 7. Provide a clear descriptive subject line. Avoid general subjects like
> "Help!!", "A Question" etc. Especially avoid blank subjects.
>
> 8. When you want to start a new topic, open a new mail composer and
> enter the mailing list address php-general@lists.php.net instead of
> replying to an existing thread and replacing the subject and body with
> your message.
>
> 9. It's always a good idea to post back to the list once you've solved
> your problem. People usually add [SOLVED] to the subject line of their
> email when posting solutions. By posting your solution you're helping
> the next person with the same question. [contribued by Chris W Parker]
>
> 10. Ask smart questions http://catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
> [contributed by Jay Blanchard)
>
> 11. Do not send your email to the list with attachments. If you don't
> have a place to upload your code, try the many pastebin websites (such
> as www.pastebin.com). (contributed by Burhan Khalid)
>
> Following these guidelines will ensure that you get effective responses
> from the list members. Otherwise, your questions might not be answered.
>
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I was all ready to jump on Point #6 to disagree until I read the
next paragraph, updating that with the correct information. PHP can
find out the OS of the system on which the browser is running.
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