Mysql doesn't have a printf function Regards Den 2010 10 29 00:47 skrev "Ethan Rosenberg" <ethros@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>: > Dear List - > > I am afraid that I am missing something in a major way..... > > mysql> printf("%b %d %f %s\n", 123, 123, 123, "test"); > ERROR 1064 (42000): You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the > manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right > syntax to use near 'printf("%b %d %f %s\n", 123, 123, 123, "test")' at line 1 > > Where is my mistake? The code above is copied from the MySQL manual!! > > And while we are on the subject of my ignorance..... > > I wish to write to file named Site the letter A, and read it back. > > I wish to write to file named Starter the number 1000 , and read it back. > > How do I do it? > > I'd better ask these questions now, so when they come up in the next > hour, I will not have to bother you with another email! > > Ethan > > MySQL 5.1 PHP 5 Linux [Debian (sid)] > > > > -- > PHP Database Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) > To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php >