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PHP/MySQL Latest Versions... which

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 1:29 pm
by seodevhead
Hey guys, I am currently running mysql 4.0.25 and php 4.3.1.

I want to upgrade to the newer versions of each and was wondering which version release for each you think is most stable. I was going to update to the very latest version of each, but I had a colleague tell me that isn't a smart idea because the latest versions tend to be buggy. I'm not sure I understand this theory, but wanted your take on it. Thanks for your input! Happy holidays

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 1:39 pm
by timvw
I'd go for mysql4.1..

Choosing the PHP version is a bit harder because there will be some huge changes... Doesn't even matter if you switch to php4.4.x or php5.0.x or php5.1.x ...

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 3:17 pm
by Ambush Commander
I'd go with multiple installations of PHP and MySQL 4.1.

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 5:00 pm
by AKA Panama Jack
I would stick with upgrading to PHP 4.4.1 instead of 5.x. If your software is using alot of Classes and those classes use references you may experience variable reference warnings under 4.4.x and 5.x. Even the latest 5.1.x versions are a little iffy and they use alot more memory than the 4.x versions. I would wait another 6 months before thinking of upgrading to 5.x to make sure they iron more of the bugs out of it. Some people are waiting for PHP 6 and sticking with PHP 4 and not even thinking about PHP 5.

Mysql 4.1 and higher is a very good upgrade. I haven't tested Mysql 5.0 or 5.1 yet so I can't comment on them too much.