How to install extensions on shared hosting (linux)

[ridiculous]

I'm trying to install php_imap.so on my GoDaddy shared hosting account (Linux).

 

[1] Does anyone know where I can download the php_imap.so file?

     [a-] I think this file is generally installed using a command line terminal, but I don't have this level of access on godaddy, so I have to drag and drop the file.

     [b-] I can't compile this file as an .so because I'm not running unix on my laptop.

 

[2] Does anyone know if this code for the php.ini file is correct?

 

Example PHP.INI CODE BELOW:

php_imap=/extension_dir/php_imap.so

 

 

[DarkWater]

I don't think you can install extensions on GoDaddy and their uhh...fabulous *cough cough* hosting, but I'm not sure.  Did you verify that you even can?

[discomatt]

Not possible. Some, like http://www.dreamhost.com allow you to install your own build of PHP on their servers, complete with any extensions you'd like.

[DarkWater]

Not possible. Some, like http://www.dreamhost.com allow you to install your own build of PHP on their servers, complete with any extensions you'd like.

 

Lol, and people ask me why I don't like GoDaddy. xD  I'd suggest switching to another host.