Description of problem: The default setting of short_open_tag in php.ini was changed from On to Off in php-4.1.2-2.1.4 (in an erratum release), which breaks Piranha among others - see bug 75912. This should be reverted to Off. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): php-4.1.2-2.1.4 and later How reproducible: Always Steps to Reproduce: 1. echo '<? echo hello; ?>' > test.php 2. php -q test.php Actual results: <? echo hello ?> Expected results: hello Additional info: This is only reproducible if php has been not been upgraded from the original RHEL2.1 php package, e.g. if installing from the QU2, or using "update php" after not installing using PHP.