[PHP-DB] [mysqli] how can i define the charset for connection

i want to use utf8 charset to connect the mysql4.1.x,and use the mysql charset for tables,columns. but i cant found the charset setting or function in php. mysqli_character_set_name still return iso charset how can i do it? -- PHP Database Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe,

[PHP-DB] How to use persistent connect for mysqli ?

There is mysql_pconnect(), but how to use persistent connect for mysqli ? -- PHP Database Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php