[FIXED] What is difference between php include_path Local Value and Master Value?

Issue

I am trying to use PEAR classses.

When i check phpinfopear path is in master value , but not in Local value. What is the difference?

How can i check pear is enabled or not?

In php 5.3 Phar and pear are same or not?

If any one can provide a very simple program to check that am able to include pear class and working fine will be great

Solution

PHAR (PHP archive) is only a way to deploy php application in an archived form. PEAR (PHP Extension and Application Repository) doesn't have anything to do with that.

The master value is the one that is set in php.ini whereas the local value can come from your vhost config, .user.ini (in PHP 5.3) or even be set by your own script using ini_set.

Answered By - halfdan

Answer Checked By - Marie Seifert (PHPFixing Admin)