undefined function mysql_pconnect()

Hello:

I am new in PHP and I experience a problem. I have installed MySQL and started. The PHP and mod_php are come from RedHat 6.1. I haven't installed them by myself. I can others PHP function, but not
mysql*(e.g. mysql_connect) 's functions. When I try to call these functions, following error prompted:

"Call to unsupported or undefined function mysql_pconnect() in /home/httpd/html/learnloop/include/global.php on line 5"

I try to find out the soultion by following the exact step listed in http://www.php.net/FAQ.php3#3
but I event unable to remove the mod_php package. ~o~///

Could you kindly tell me how to solve my problem?

Steven

Check your php.ini file and make sure that the mysql include file is uncommented...

Ulysses J Ludwig
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