Maybe dropping PHP 4 support will actually get many hosts to upgrade since many people use MediaWiki.
On 27/04/07, Rob Church robchur@gmail.com wrote:
On 27/04/07, Eduardo de Lagrenge lagrenge@gmail.com wrote:
Is there any version of Wiki that runs on that version? or is there any way to put the current Wiki version runing on that version?
The last version of MediaWiki that supports PHP 4.x is 1.6.10. Support for the 1.6.x branch is scheduled to end when MediaWiki 1.10 is released, although it might be supported on an unofficial basis for a bit longer; see http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Version_lifecycle. Note that it isn't possible to run MediaWiki 1.7.0 and upwards on PHP 4.x as features of PHP 5.x are required.
I would strongly recommend looking for a provider who [a] doesn't actually present a load of bull shit as an excuse for not wanting to damage compatibility with their other clients and [b] gives the option to use PHP 5, even if it means some .htaccess hacking, etc.
This PHP version is more secure than you or your client will ever know. It's the latest 4.4.x version, with mod_security rules, adding an extra layer of protection, personally coded by me. This PHP version is secure.
mod_security rules that are probably very jumpy, meaning your wiki would have problems saving pages with "dangerous" titles or content.
Are you really trying to tell me they cant find a secure version that runs on 4.4.6? Not true.
"Secure version?" No, we just stopped supporting an ancient version of PHP and started using some of the better features provided in the newer versions to allow us to write better code.
Rob Church
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