Because then the connection resource isn't stored in the $link variable and you will be able to use the mysql functions without passing that variable to each function. On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 1:51 AM, Chris <dmagick@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > It means that either your mysql conenction details are not correctly set > or > > the connection resource isn't accessible for your mysql functions. I > suggest > > you first try by replacing: > > > > $link = mysql_pconnect('localhost', 'root', 'testing'); > > > > into: > > > > mysql_pconnect('localhost', 'root', 'testing'); > > Why? How is that going to help fix the problem? > > Personally I'd say to *not* use persistent connections as it will cause > you problems later. > > Use a normal connection: > > $link = mysql_connect($server, $user, $pass); > > -- > Postgresql & php tutorials > http://www.designmagick.com/ > -- Isaak Malik Web Developer