PEAR is a framework and distribution system for reusable PHP components. You can find help using PEAR packages in the online manual and the FAQ.

If you have been told by other PEAR developers to sign up for a PEAR website account, you can use http://pear.php.net/account-request.php.

The most user visible piece of software which makes up the PEAR framework is the command line tool.

For example, you can use the command line tool to install packages:

pear install -a MDB2

or upgrade existing packages

pear upgrade-all

This makes the installing of packages simpler for users & developers who administer their own servers.

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