how do i ping with php

[Anon]

I am tring to create a page that allows you to type in an address and when hitting submit you are able to ping that address. Is it possible with php to do that?

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Possible yes, but what's the point in making in remote server ping another remote server?

[liquidkernel]

$result = ping $host;

Those are backstick (bellow the tilda).