[PHP] char encoding question

[Markus Straessle]

Dear list

I run a php Version on my win2k with MySQL.

I have a database runnning keeping address records.

I do offer a form-html page to edit certain records.

On a PC I can enter any character of the German language and it appears
right in the db.

On a MAC I can only enter the correct chars on Internet Explorer, not on
Netscape.

Does anyone out there have any idea what this could be caused by ?!? and how
to avoid this ?

thanks for any help.

markus


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[PHP] Find the nearest dealer in Germany on a given ZIP (PLZ)

[Markus Straessle]

Hi List !

I have a question on a topic that's been dealt with here before (but only
for the US).

I am looking for a soultion to find - via php /database - a way to search
for the shortest
distance between a given ZIP Code and available dealers nearby. So, let's
assume I am living
in German ZIP Code 7. I want to look for my nearest dealer. php and the
database should
be able to tell me where it is. Does anybody know how to achieve this ? Like
in www.mediamarkt.de or
at www.hp.com ?

So it should be possible somehow. Do I have to link German ZIPs (=PLZs) to
geographical data ?
Where Can I get them from ? You cannot work on ZIPs alone, right ? how can
you calculate the distance ?

Thanks for any help

Markus


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