The function mysql_query() expects a string, so you have to put "select ..." in quote for it to be considered one string, instead of 4. Have fun, Matt. -----Original Message----- From: Jorge L. [mailto:jlara_garduno@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 10:26 PM To: php-db@lists.php.net Subject: T_String? I am getting the following error: Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_STRING in C:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache2\htdocs\view.php on line 4 On line: $result = mysql_query(select * from guestbook) or die (mysql_error()); And I have no idea where the T_STRING is coming from. I know this is probably some little detail that I am over looking, but I would appreciate any help. _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail -- PHP Database Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php -- PHP Database Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php