How to Install PHP 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5 on Modern Debian and Ubuntu Systems

PHP5 support on Debian 12 and Ubuntu 22.04

Although PHP 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5 have long since reached their end-of-life, some legacy applications may still depend on them. Installing these outdated versions on modern systems like Debian 10/11/12 or Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 requires manually building the software …

How to install MariaDB 10.6 on Debian 12 and Ubuntu 24.04

As Linux enthusiasts and administrators eagerly adopt the latest versions of Debian 12 and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, they are often met with the challenge of maintaining compatibility with software optimized for older database versions. Among these, MariaDB 10.6 has been …