PHP not recognizing db functions?

[Anon]

Hi, I wasn't sure where to post, but here goes...

I've just set up PHP and MySQL on RedHat 7.1 and all is well except... when I use mysql_connect() I get told that it's an unknown function!

What gives?

Much thanks

Nick

[toma42]

recompile php and use --with-mysql

Of course no functions will be available if php was compiled --without-mysql

phpinfo(); will tell you the configure string used to create your copy.

[Anon]

I'm very new to Linux, can you tell me how I can do as you say?

Thanks

Nick

[toma42]

The manual details compiling php. Basicly:
get the source
untar it
cd to the new dir.
run
./configure --with-mysql --with-apxs + any other options you want
run
make
make install

[Anon]

Thanks Tom, I'll try it.

Nick