Query regarding the vB webserver test script prior to purchase

[Loyal18]

I've run the test script on my hosted web server. All tests come back as passed, but at the top of the table there are the following two lines :-

Deprecated: Function set_magic_quotes_runtime() is deprecated in /homepages/36/d442243011/htdocs/vb_test.php on line 21

Strict Standards: Non-static method DB::fetch_db() should not be called statically in /homepages/36/d442243011/htdocs/vb_test.php on line 204

I'm new to PHP so I've no idea if the above 2 lines should be something I should be concerned about despite all the test passes.

Can anyone tell me if they are something I do need to be concerned about?

Thanks

[Hartmut]

What version of PHP are you running where you plan to set vBulletin up to?

[Loyal18]

v5.4.8 according to the test script.

[Joe D.]

VB 4.x is not yet compatible with PHP 5.4.x.

VB 5.x is compatible with PHP 5.4.x however it is still considered "Beta" software and not recommended for live sites.

If you were to purchase VB today we'd recommend installing VB 4.2.0 which means we'd suggest you downgrade to PHP 5.3.x.

[Loyal18]

Thanks for the info. I'm aiming to use vB 4.2 for now anyway.

Looks like my choice is either 5.4.18 or 5.2.17 on the webserver.

Switching to 5.2.17 removes both those lines, but leaves me with a failed test for the magic_quotes_gpc function. I see from the script info that I just need to turn that off via the php.ini, so happy days.

Thanks for the assistance.

Cheers

[Hartmut]

Yes, in this case it's better to use PHP 5.2.17 for vBulletin 4.2.

[Loyal18]

Cool. Thanks