Creating a zip file for download

I am using PHP to provide a dynamic web application. I want to create a zip file to enable users to download the data for local processing offline in Excel or Open Office.
The PHP manual talks about a class "ZipArchive" but my server scripts do not recognise such a class if I try and create a new object.

The server I am using is running PHP 4.4.2, which, being a cheapskate, is good enough for everything else I need.

The PHP manual is confusing, for me, about this functionality. Any resaerch direction starters would be very helpful.

re: Creating a zip file for download

Heya, Ken.

Unfortunately, your options are somewhat limited if you are using PHP 4.

If your system is hosted on a *n?x platform, you can use exec() to call the zip tool.

re: Creating a zip file for download

You should inform them of the GoPHP5 movement.

re: Creating a zip file for download

thanks for information to me

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i have some problem with this information?????

re: Creating a zip file for download

What problem is that?

re: Creating a zip file for download

Yeah. I have problems with information, too. Ignorance is so much more fun!

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