PHP repo vs compiling

[Nickske00]

Hi,

I'm new to this panel, but after a first test a few days ago, I'm very impressed!

I still have a question, what is the reason you go for prebuild PHP packages instead of compiling them on the users system? The compiling offers more flexibility when you wan't to enable/disable certain default modules. I understand we can ask to inlcude extra modules, but some might be needed in specific situations only.

[mhagge]

I would say that the number of potential errors/problem sources (and thus the support effort) is much higher when compiling on the user system (are the required dev tools installed, has any step failed for whatever reason etc.pp).

[Nickske00]

I understand that, but it would be nice to have the option for the more advanced users.

I suppose you could trick the system by installing them first, uncheck auto update, and compile yourself. As long as all the destination paths are the same...

[Nickske00]

Today I have been experimenting with building php myself, everything works, but I have one question. Why are some of the default extensions build as a shared module? Is this so users could disable them on their server if needed?

[Alexander]

Is this so users could disable them on their server if needed?

Yes

[Nickske00]

Ok thanks, I was thinking it was something performance related..