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file_get_contents vs fread

Share The main difference between a complete file read using fread and file_get_contents is that file_get_contents may use mmap (if your OS supports it) to use file memory mapping, which can eliminate a little of the copying and/or allocation of … Continue reading

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pdflib

Share Package Information Summary Creating PDF on the fly with the PDFlib library Maintainers Rainer Schaaf <rjs@pdflib.com> (lead) [details] Uwe Steinmann <uwe@steinmann.cx> (lead) [details] License PHP Description This extension wraps the PDFlib programming library for processing PDF on the fly, … Continue reading

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pecl extensions for windows

Share Downloading PECL extensions There are several options for downloading PECL extensions, such as: » http://pecl.php.net/ The PECL web site contains information about the different extensions that are offered by the PHP Development Team. The information available here includes: ChangeLog, … Continue reading

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Error installing apache,php on windows vista

ShareI’ve done this before, I’ve installed it several times but how come this time it’s not working with the same settings that needed to be changed… a moment of confusion, annoyance and craziness flashed on my eyes. I’ve exerted every … Continue reading

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Installing apache 2.2, php 5.2 and mysql 5 in windows vista

ShareHere’s a quick guide for installing apache 2.2, php 5.2 and mysql 5 in windows vista. Download needed files: 1. Apache – msi file 2. PHP – better choose the zip file than the msi installer 3. MYSQL – msi … Continue reading

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