[Solved- kind of] Old version of PHP causes failed install

[tomterrific]

My web host is using PHP version 5.2.0-8+etch and the current version of CMSMS fails to install - understandably. When I try to load a previous version of CMSMS, I continue to get the same versioning error at step 2 of the install. Below is the actual error message. My question is, what was the last version of CMSMS that will execute and install under the described conditions, or how do I get around this issue?

My web host is unwilling to install the current ver of PHP.

Thanks :0)
T
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Checking for PHP version 5.2.4+
(minimum 5.2.4, recommend 5.2.12 or greater)

CMS Made Simple requires a php version of 5.2.4 or greater (you have 5.2.0-8+etch16), but PHP 5.2.12 or greater is recommended to ensure maximum compatibility with third party addons

[calguy1000]

or how do I get around this issue?

Get a new host. PHP 5.2 has arrived at 'end of life' already. If your host won't upgrade there isn't much we, or you can do.

[tomterrific]

thanks for your speedy reply
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