PHP and Apache

Gerardoj · 03-24-2004, 01:26 PM

Hi. I would like to know why when I start my apache and then type http://localhost/file.php always shows up the code of the PHP file, and dont open the real page?

and if I add AddType application/x-httpd-php .php shows up like when I start to download some file.

What could be the problem?

Thanks

jstu · 03-24-2004, 01:55 PM

Is apache loading the php4 module?

Gerardoj · 03-24-2004, 03:03 PM

Hey thanks for you reply, How can I know if Apache is loading PHP4 module?

jstu · 03-24-2004, 03:43 PM

Look for a line that says
LoadModule php4_module /path_to_php_mod

Gerardoj · 03-24-2004, 04:38 PM

hey, No line with LoadModule php4_module /path_to_php_mod

Is that the problem?

How can I fix it?

Thanks again

Kovacs · 03-24-2004, 05:14 PM

You need to add these lines to your httpd.conf in the appropriate places (you will see where they are):

LoadModule php4_module libexec/libphp4.so
AddModule mod_php4.c
AddType application/x-httpd-php .php

You might have to play around with the path in the first line depending on your distro.

Gerardoj · 03-24-2004, 05:25 PM

Hey thanks a lot now is working fine.. I added the above lines...

Kovacs · 03-24-2004, 05:31 PM

Chances are it will be 'root' unless you've created another user so far.