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As version 5.4.0RC1 is released, I start to work on PHP 5.4.0 RPM.

For now, packages are available for fedora ≥ 15 and Enterprise Linux ≥ 5 (RHEL, CentOS, ...), for x86_64 only in remi-test repository.
This will probably become a fedora 17 feature.
Current version : 5.4.0RC6
Available extensions (40) :

cups-php-1.5.0-22 (Bug #3999) fedora 16 only
graphviz-php-2.28.0-11fedora 16 only
ice-php-3.4.2-3 (Bug... Lire PHP 5.4 in preparation

RPM of Mysqlnd replication and load balancing plugin is available in remi repository and waiting for review for fedora >= 16 repository.

This mysqlnd extension handle load balancing betwwen master and slave servers, handled by the application, or transparently.
Pecl site: mysqlnd_ms
Documentation : Mysqlnd replication and load balancing plugin
Fedora review : Review request #742729
Installation, after the switch from php-mysql to php-mysqlnd :
yum --enablerepo=remi install... Lire php-pecl-mysqlnd-ms-1.1.0

GLPI (Free IT and asset management software) version 0.80.2 is available. Read the announces : 0.80, 0.80.1 and 0.80.2. RPM are available in the remi-test repository.

This new major version is an ITIL evolution with SLA (among other new features).

Documentation is available (PDF format, in french) : glpidoc-0.80.1.pdf
The version 0.78.x stays in remi.
Version 0.80.x is now stable, but all the plugins are not yet available. This new version will go to the stable repository when all compatible plugins will be published.
Currentloy in the repository :
glpi-0.80.2-1
glpi-appliances-1.7.0-1... Lire GLPI version 0.80

PHP 5.3.7RC1 is announced. RPM are available in remi-test repository for fedora 14, 15, EL 5 and 6.

To install and test this new version, which should fixes quite a lot of bugs :
yum --enablerepo=remi,remi-test update phpI'm waiting for your feedback, on the forum.
This version is already used on my dedicated hosting server... Lire PHP 5.3.7 in preparation

RPM of beta version of next major version of the Mozilla Foundation browser are available in the remi repository for fedora.

To read :

Firefox 5 Beta (StandBlog, in french)
Mozilla Firefox Beta Release Notes

This version 5.0 beta RC installs beside standard version.
A backup of your profile (~/.mozilla/firefox folder) is strongly recommended.
Installation :
yum --enablerepo=remi install firefox5Launch, with profile choice :
firefox5 -profilemanager
Notice :... Lire Firefox 5 beta

My main computer is now running Fedora 15
Beta (x86_64)
Of course, I'm on the way to discover Gnome 3 and need to get some automatism. We probably need a good FAQ.
It's the same for systemd... Lire Lovelock

During the development of a PHP application, or during its packaging, it could be usefull to check the PHP compatibility, the list of required extensions, etc.

The pci command, provided by the PHP_CompatInfo extension seems (to me) deprecated.
Laurent Laville, in his Bartlett channel, offers a new version 2 (2.0.0RC3 for now), fully rewritten, which seems promising.
I try to collaborate with him, in particular to provide a extension's reference as complete as possible.
RPM are already available in the... Lire Compatibility analysis of PHP applications

RPM of the first RC of next major version of Mozilla Foundation browser is available in remi repository for Fedora >= 10. Available for 80 locales.

The firefox4-4.0-0.28.rc1 package install this new version besides the version 3.x. So you will have 2 entries in the Internet menu.
Start by reading :
Mozilla Firefox 4 RC Release Notes

As always :
yum --enablerepo=remi install firefox4
If you prefer to replace the system firefox, you can also install firefox-4.0-0.28.rc1 from remi-test... Lire Firefox 4.0 Release Candidate

RPM of the twelfth Beta of next major version of Mozilla Foundation browser is available in remi repository for Fedora >= 10. Available for 78 locales.

The firefox4-4.0-0.26.beta12 package install this new version besides the version 3.x. So you will have 2 entries in the Internet menu.
Start by reading :
Mozilla Firefox 4 Beta Release Notes

As always :
yum remove firefox4yum --enablerepo=remi install firefox4
If you prefer to replace the system firefox, you can also install... Lire Firefox 4.0 Beta 12

PHP 5.3.6RC1 is announced. RPM are available in remi-test repository for fedora 13, 14, and EL 5.

Note to fedora packagers : in this RPM, dependencies are Architecture specific (this work will be pushed to rawhide).

To install and test this new version, which should fixes quite a lot of bugs :
yum --enablerepo=remi,remi-test update phpI'm waiting for your feedback, on the forum.
This version is already used on my dedicated hosting server... Lire PHP 5.3.6 in preparation