CREATE TABLE tbl_auth_user (
user_id VARCHAR(10) NOT NULL,
user_password CHAR(32) NOT NULL,

PRIMARY KEY (user_id)
);

INSERT INTO tbl_auth_user (user_id, user_password) VALUES ('theadmin', PASSWORD('chumbawamba'));
INSERT INTO tbl_auth_user (user_id, user_password) VALUES ('webmaster', PASSWORD('webmistress'));


//Now that that is created I looked at the PHP code and this is what I have questions on.

<?php
// we must never forget to start the session
session_start();

$errorMessage = '';
if (isset($_POST['txtUserId']) && isset($_POST['txtPassword'])) {
   include 'library/config.php';
   include 'library/opendb.php';

   $userId = $_POST['txtUserId'];
   $password = $_POST['txtPassword'];

   // check if the user id and password combination exist in database
   $sql = "SELECT user_id
           FROM tbl_auth_user
           WHERE user_id = '$userId'
                 AND user_password = PASSWORD('$password')";

   $result = mysql_query($sql)
             or die('Query failed. ' . mysql_error());

   if (mysql_num_rows($result) == 1) {
      // the user id and password match,
      // set the session
      $_SESSION['db_is_logged_in'] = true;

      // after login we move to the main page
      header('Location: main.php');
      exit;
   } else {
      $errorMessage = 'Sorry, wrong user id / password';
   }

   include 'library/closedb.php';
}
?>

The part that confuses me is the library directory.  Do I actually have to create a library directory and the files called closedb.php and opendb.php or is this some apache built in server feature.  If i do need to create the directory... are these files already created?  The reason I ask is because in the tutorial he gave no source to these files, so I am wondering if they are a standard web script that can be obtained someplace.

Thank you for any input you may have in advance,
Squeaker2

just use this simple code:

<?php
mysql_connect("localhost", "username", "password") or die(mysql_error());
echo "Connected to MySQL<br />";
mysql_select_db("database") or die(mysql_error());
echo "Connected to Database";
?>

Personally, I do my PHP development work with the help of Aptana and Notepad++. I love the speed of Notepad++ and the feature set of Aptana. Both are great and feature full PHP editors, which satisfy my needs to the fullest.

How about you?

$username = $_POST['username'];
$email = $_POST['email'];
$password = md5($_POST['password']);
$password2 = md5($_POST['password2']);
$location = $_POST['location'];
$genre = $_POST['genre'];
$date =

what should I write to insert date and time in the database and what type should I specify on the database side?

thanks a lot

If you participate in more number of discussions, then more number of people will see to your signature and will click on the link to your website. Let me share some tips regarding forum signature.

Do’s

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If you participate in more number of discussions, then more number of people will see to your signature and will click on the link to your website. Let me share some tips regarding forum signature.

Do’s

#    First, remember that you must add or create a signature that follows all the guidelines and rules of that forum

#    When you start add your signature. Your signature should say a little bit about your website and then a link to your website.

#    The forum signatures can be a keyword that we are targeting for the particular websites that helps to increase the traffic for that keyword

#    If you are posting in particular forum,that allows you to add colors for signature links then do it. Because colors is one of the way to attract visitors.

#    Forum signature with caps will grab attention of users.

#    According to the forum guidelines and rules,you should know how many characters and signature links can be added and what is acceptable and what is considered as spam

#    Participating in popular forums there may be the chance of more members will visit your website. So,take advantage of this fact by making the post of your signature links.

#    Another one important point is your signature link should be attractive,original and interesting. People will visit your site if you have attractive signature and it is similar to creating an effective blog post titles.
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Thanks,

Andrew

Jim,Smith,1234 Main Street,Anytown,NY,12345,206,123-3456

I need to read the file andd then output the data (name and phone number) in a two columm table like this:

Smith, Jim        (206) 123-3456

The data also needs to be sorted by last name.

I assume I will be using an array, but I'm not sure how to do it.

If you can help me, email me at grz@wi-net.com.

Thanks,

Andrew

In this tutorial you will learn how to make a simple contact form:

<?php
if(isset($_POST['submit'])) {
 

$to = "you@you.com";
$subject = "Form Tutorial";
$name_field = $_POST['name'];
$email_field = $_POST['email'];
$message = $_POST['message'];
$option = $_POST['radio'];
$dropdown = $_POST['drop_down'];
 
foreach($_POST['check'] as $value) {

$check_msg .= "Checked: $value\n";

}
 
$body = "From: $name_field\n E-Mail: $email_field\n $check_msg Option: $option\n Drop-Down: $dropdown\n Message:\n $message\n";
 
echo "Data has been submitted to $to!";
mail($to, $subject, $body);
 

} else {
?>

<form method="POST" action="mailer.php">
Name:
<input type="text" name="name" size="19"><br>
<br>
E-Mail:
<input type="text" name="email" size="19"><br>
<br>
 
<input type="checkbox" name="check[]" value="blue_color"> Blue<br>
<input type="checkbox" name="check[]" value="green_color"> Green<br>
<input type="checkbox" name="check[]" value="orange_color"> Orange<br>
<br>
<input type="radio" value="yes" name="radio"> YES<br>
<input type="radio" value="no" name="radio"> NO
<br>
<br>
 
<select size="1" name="drop_down">
<option>php</option>
<option>xml</option>
<option>asp</option>
<option>jsp</option>
</select><br>
<br>
Message:<br>
<textarea rows="9" name="message" cols="30"></textarea><br>
<br>
<input type="submit" value="Submit" name="submit">
</form>

<?php
}
?>

<?php echo "hi everyone"; ?>

Here is a tutorial on how to make a simple captcha script

<?php
session_start();
$strlength = rand(4,7);

for($i=1;$i<=$strlength;$i++)
{
$textornumber = rand(1,3);
if($textornumber == 1)
{
$captchastr .= chr(rand(49,57));
}
if($textornumber == 2)
{
$captchastr .= chr(rand(65,78));
}
if($textornumber == 3)
{
$captchastr .= chr(rand(80,90));
}
}
$randcolR = rand(100,230);
$randcolG = rand(100,230);
$randcolB = rand(100,230);

/initialize image $captcha is handle dimensions 200,50
$captcha = imageCreate(200,50);
$backcolor = imageColorAllocate($captcha, $randcolR, $randcolG, $randcolB);

$txtcolor = imageColorAllocate($captcha, ($randcolR - 20), ($randcolG - 20), ($randcolB - 20));
for($i=1;$i<=$strlength;$i++)
{

$clockorcounter = rand(1,2);
if ($clockorcounter == 1)
{
$rotangle = rand(0,45);
}
if ($clockorcounter == 2)
{
$rotangle = rand(315,360);
}

//$i*25 spaces the characters 25 pixels apart
imagettftext($captcha,rand(14,20),$rotangle,($i*25),30,$txtcolor,"/arial.ttf",substr($captchastr,($i-1),1));
}
for($i=1; $i<=4;$i++)
{
imageellipse($captcha,rand(1,200),rand(1,50),rand(50,100),rand(12,25),$txtcolor);
}
for($i=1; $i<=4;$i++)
{
imageellipse($captcha,rand(1,200),rand(1,50),rand(50,100),rand(12,25),$backcolor);
}
//Send the headers (at last possible time)
header('Content-type: image/png');

//Output the image as a PNG
imagePNG($captcha);

//Delete the image from memory
imageDestroy($captcha);

$_SESSION[captchastr] = $captchastr;

?>