Now that the PHP namespace seperator is fixed as backslash developers around the world face two problems. On the one hand their source code will end up looking more ugly than .NET source code and on the other hand most non-american keyboards, especially those attached to apple computers will require strange key combinations to enter the backslash.

However rescue is near in the form of a USB device that allows you to enter the backslash character in a smooth and easy way. First pictures of this device that will be available at shop.php.net around christmas have leaked to the internet.

This should finally shut up all the namespace seperator critics and allow the PHP developers to finally release the long awaited PHP 5.3