PHP_EOL is the best fit. you do not have to write multiple lines of
code to do the same thing.
~viraj
p.s. cross-posting is bad. removed db. from the cc list.
On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 1:31 PM, Karl DeSaulniers <karl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hello All,
> Happy pre independence for my American PHPers. And good health to all
> others.
> Have a quick question..
>
> I have this code I use for the end of line characters used in my mailers.
>
> [Code]
> // Is the OS Windows or Mac or Linux
> if (strtoupper(substr(PHP_OS,0,5)=='WIN')) {
> $eol="\r\n";
> } else if (strtoupper(substr(PHP_OS,0,5)=='MAC')) {
> $eol="\r";
> } else {
> $eol="\n";
> }
> [End Code]
>
> Does this suffice or should I be using the php supplied end of line?
>
> $eol=PHP_EOL;
>
> Or do these do the same thing?
> What advantages over the code I use does the PHP_EOL have?
> Or does it not matter with these and either are good to go?
>
> It seems to me that they do the same thing.. am I on the right track or
> missing something?
> Is there any other OS's that are not WIN or MAC and use the "\r" or "\r\n" ?
> If their are, then I can see an advantage of using the PHP_EOL.
>
> Like I said, just a quick question. ;)
>
>
> Karl DeSaulniers
> Design Drumm
> http://designdrumm.com
>
>
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