suExec, .htaccess, compression, and php.ini

Hi,

My host recently switched over to using suExec. I have commented out the compression comments in the .htaccess file, as I was getting a 500 error (php values cannot be contained within .htaccess files with phpsuexec enabled), and all is now fine, except, what do I do about the two lines I commented out:

php_flag zlib.output_compression On
php_value zlib.output_compression_level 5

Do a create a file called php.ini and add these two lines? - Where would I place it? - Do I need to speak to my about something they should do?

Thanks.

These are not needed, they are simply options to decrease the amount of bandwidth transferred on each request. If you do want to enable those compression options, I believe you can do so in php.ini, but it would be best to research or discuss these capabilities, and placement of the file with your provider if your not clear on it.

Thanks Jason.