Problem connecting to Database

[merlin_rs]

Hi All

I was hoping that someone was able to help with this:

I am running a Redhat 7.3 WebServer using the default php-4.2.1 that is built with original installation. I also have installed the php-mysql module.

Unfortunatley, I am unable to connect to the DB through the actual site.
The interesting part is that I can connect and make changes to the Databse through phpMyAdmin. On the same server.

The Databse itself is not hosted on the local machine.

The Code I am using to connect is:

<?
$database = "youwescales";
$dbc = mysql_pconnect("10.1.1.8", "username", "password");
mysql_select_db($database, $dbc);

#mysql_query();

?>

The Error I am getting is:

Fatal error: Call to undefined function: mysql_pconnect() in /home/ftpusers/youwescales/html/demo/index.php on line 3

Can anyone help please!

Thanks
Ryan

[Anon]

Try to use mysql_connect(), instead of mysql_pconnect().

fLIPIS

[merlin_rs]

Hi fLIPIS

I have tried that gives very much the same error:

Fatal error: Call to undefined function: mysql_connect() in /home/ftpusers/youwescales/html/demo/index.php on line 3

[omprakash_d]

Hi Ryan..

Pls try mysql_query() function and let me know first wheather it's giving error like
missing argument of call to undefined function mysql_query()..

OM

[Anon]

The general message "Fatal error: Call to undefined function: whatever_function()"

unfortunately implies the mysql extensions haven't been compilied into your version of php.

Don't have a solution I'm afraid other than recompiling.

[merlin_rs]

HI OM

You are correct it does come back with that error

Thanks

[merlin_rs]

Initially that is what I thought. Which would also then say that either I should get this error message:

cannot load MySQL extension,
please check PHP Configuration.

Or Also phpmyadmin shouldnt be working.

Am I incorrect in saying this?

Thanks