lang/php5 port

[Steve Bertrand]

Brett Davidson wrote:
> Steve Bertrand wrote:
>> Brett Davidson wrote:

>>> Run make config on the php port to see if any configuration options you
>>> need are mentioned there.
>>> I normally utlise the php-extensions port - run make config in there for
>>> options.
>>>     
>>
>> One of the reasons I've had to edit Makefile manually was because a
>> client needed JPEG support.
>>
>> At the time, `make config' didn't provide that option.
>>
>> You make a couple of valuable points however. It would be easier if the
>> OP's demands could be met with your method.

> php-extensions supports jpg in the make config options - I use that too.
> It's a really elegant way of configuring almost every php option we need.

Thanks Brett,

Even though I wasn't the original poster, I certainly learnt something here.

This is a perfect example of how external application support can be
provided willingly and thoughtfully through our mailing list, via
members who do actually care.

Steve