Mail.php pear

A blast from the past!

mail.php is a PHP script that uses the PEAR (PHP Extension and Application Repository) Mail package to send emails. Here's a brief overview:

What is PEAR?

PEAR is a repository of reusable PHP code that provides a standardized way to extend the functionality of PHP. It was created in 1999 and is still maintained today.

What is the PEAR Mail package?

The PEAR Mail package is a PHP class that provides a simple way to send emails using PHP. It allows you to create and send emails with attachments, set headers, and more.

How to use mail.php with PEAR

To use mail.php with PEAR, you'll need to:

1. Install the PEAR Mail package: pear install mail
2. Create a new PHP file (e.g., mail.php) and include the PEAR Mail package: <?php require_once 'Mail.php';?>
3. Create a new instance of the Mail class: $mail = Mail::factory('smtp', array('host' => 'your_smtp_host', 'port' => 25));
4. Set the email message: $message = 'Hello, world!';
5. Send the email: $mail->send($message);

Here's an example code snippet:

<?php
require_once 'Mail.php';

$mail = Mail::factory('smtp', array(
    'host' => 'your_smtp_host',
    'port' => 25
));

$message = 'Hello, world!';
$headers = array(
    'From' => '[email protected]',
    'To' => '[email protected]',
    'Subject' => 'Test email'
);

$mail->send($message, $headers);
?>

Note: The PEAR Mail package is no longer actively maintained, and it's recommended to use alternative email libraries like PHPMailer or SwiftMailer instead.