Why was MediaCatch LLC one of the first companies to offer PHP5? Because MediaCatch LLC is a PHP specialist! While other companies struggle to enable new versions of php support with their existing control panels and software, MediaCatch LLC stays ahead of the game by offering the best and latest PHP code with the best and latest web hosting software. How do we do this? Simple - we hire PHP specialists to ensure that our customers have access to the latest stable technology.

PHP 5 History - What's so great about PHP5?

PHP 5 was released in July 2004. It is mainly driven by its core, the Zend Engine 2.0 with a new object model and dozens of other new features. To get more information on the Zend engine, click here.

PHP 5 offers so many enhancements over previous versions of PHP, that we offer PHP5 as our default web design language for Linux-based web hosting accounts.

How do I migrate my web site(s) to PHP5?

PHP 5 with its integrated Zend Engine 2 have greatly improved PHP's performance and capabilities. In addition, great care has been taken to break as little existing code as possible. So migrating your code from PHP 4 to 5 should be quite simple.

See the detailed PHP4 to PHP5 Migration Instructions.

What about additional PHP 5 Modules?

Need something installed?  Just ask.  If it isn't a security or performance risk, our friendly PHP specialists will be happy to install new modules for your use.

Click here to access the PHP 5 documentation.

Is PHP 5 available with Windows and Linux?

Yes! New Linux-based web hosting accounts get PHP 5 automatically.  For Windows-based accounts, just request PHP 5 in the comments section of the order form.

Need help learning PHP? Try these free resources:

PHP Tutorial

W3 Schools PHP Tutorial

Will I have to use those .php4 or .php5 extensions with your service?

No!  That would make coding a pain, so we keep our servers clean, with only one standard PHP version on each server.  Just specify which version you'd like, PHP 4, or PHP 5, and then you can just use the usual .php extensions for your web pages.  If you don't specify a version, you will receive PHP 5 by default.

Already a client and want to upgrade to a PHP5 hosting account?

Just open a support ticket and we can help you convert your current hosting account over to a PHP 5 web hosting server for FREE!

Wait - I'm not ready for PHP 5, can you help me?

Yes!  Just ask for PHP 4 in the comments section of the order form on signup, and we will ensure that your account is on a PHP 4 server.  Then you can upgrade to PHP 5 when you are ready.

Did you know?

MediaCatch also supports PEAR with all PHP versions!  What is PEAR?  PEAR is a framework and distribution system for reusable PHP components. PEAR works with PHP 4 or PHP 5.  Click here for more information!

Still aren't sure?

Ask our staff about what other customers are saying about PHP 5.  We think you'll be convinced.