PHP Noob Question???

[Drop-Forged]

Ok, I keep hearing these PHP-5 horror stories.

Why wont allot of forums work with PHP-5, and what would have to be edited???

Also, why in the world would they come out with something like that that isnt backwards compatible???

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[evolver]

Ok, I keep hearing these PHP-5 horror stories.

Why wont allot of forums work with PHP-5, and what would have to be edited???

IntegraMOD 141 is compatible with PHP-5 and will soon be released...

Also, why in the world would they come out with something like that that isnt backwards compatible???

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Why aren't old keys compatible on new locks?
Also PHP has to change old keys that can be abused...
Security is the reason...


PHP is a programming language that uses certain commands to operate...
It can also use variables, some of which are constants...

Some of these commands and constants hold security risks which can be abused by others (hackers).
New PHP versions come with additional commands for more possiblities, but also with better restrictions on unsecure commands and constants...
To older scripts new commands are not the problem.
But the new restrictions can make them unusable, because some of the old constants and commands can't be accessed the same way as in older versions anymore for a reason...

It's never funny having to change scripts after every new PHP version, but very necessary it is...
Noone can predict what comes after the next version...
PHP still isn't 100% safe, but every new version takes us one step closer in the right direction...