Coordinated release versions of php, apache, mySQL, etc

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a2tech
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Coordinated release versions of php, apache, mySQL, etc

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When a new version of
PHP
Apache
MySQL
mod_SSL

are/is released, is there a site that shows which versions work together? Hope this is clear.

Thx :?:
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Not really, that sort of information usually comes from forums (like this) etc. Its usually enthusiasts who give them a try and then post back to forums etc on there success and failure.

All part of the open source community :)

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so, currently, which versions work with what?

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Hi,

Which versions currently work together? I mean, I saw the versions of Apache and mod_ssl that work together.

For PHP and MySQL, do I have to be that concerned about the versions, or is it just that a newer feature will be ignored by the other product?

Thx and sorry if too far off topic.
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Re: so, currently, which versions work with what?

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a2tech wrote:Hi,

Which versions currently work together? I mean, I saw the versions of Apache and mod_ssl that work together.

For PHP and MySQL, do I have to be that concerned about the versions, or is it just that a newer feature will be ignored by the other product?
I would tend to stay a version or so behind the latest stable build, unless you have been alerted to a security advisory or recommendation to upgrade, it's best to stick with what is know to work (and that's usually down to the individual playing with the setup and install and reading forums/mailing lists).

It also depends on whether your system is a production/development/testing environment, generally you want to keep your dev system instep with your production so any major upgrades done on the dev box will highlight issues with your code/build before translating that to the production system.

While it is true that new versions (sometimes) equate to knew features, its all a question of what you define as a new feature, is a bug fix a new feature ? Probably not but if the fix is in a method that you use everyday then you would probably see it as a feature and would go for the upgrade.
a2tech wrote:Thx and sorry if too far off topic.
Its your post/thread a2tech ;)

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