Question regarding php version 5.2 and use of <?php vs <?

[php123]

I recently upgraded my test server to php v 5.2.  I am wondering if anyone knows why <? isn't working but <?php works and what I can do to fix this.

 

Example:

 

<?php

phpinfo();

?> works

 

<?

phpinfo();

?> doesn't work

 

[Balmung-San]

short_tags is disabled in your php.ini. I would suggest you always use the <?php tags, even if you have short_tags enabled. This will allow for support on all systems, regardless of the php.ini configuration.

[semaj4712]

yea i had the same problem but they ended up useing <?php anyway since it ended up being more compatible