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# Unix/Solaris installs

This section contains notes and hints specific to installing PHP on Solaris systems.

## Required software

Solaris installs often lack C compilers and their related tools. Read this FAQ for information on why using GNU versions for some of these tools is necessary. The required software is as follows:

- gcc (recommended, other C compilers may work)

- make

- flex

- bison

- m4

- autoconf

- automake

- perl

- gzip

- tar

- GNU sed

In addition, you will need to install (and possibly compile) any additional software specific to your configuration, such as Oracle or MySQL.

## Using Packages

You can simplify the Solaris install process by using pkgadd to install most of your needed components.

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