without the PHP is a shortcut notation that may or may not be supported by the server. If you want to keep your code portable and clean, use the <?php instead of the <?. On Apr 11, 2005 7:23 PM, Hershel Robinson <hershelr at netvision.net.il> wrote: > I am your basic PHP newbie. Am I supposed to use: > > <? > > or > > <?php > > to begin my PHP code sections? > > Thanks. > -- > > * * Please support the community that supports you. * * > http://evolt.org/help_support_evolt/ > > For unsubscribe and other options, including the Tip Harvester > and archives of thelist go to: http://lists.evolt.org > Workers of the Web, evolt ! > -- Chris Heilmann Blog: http://www.wait-till-i.com Writing: http://icant.co.uk/ Binaries: http://www.onlinetools.org/