$_SESSION Variables Won't Transfer Between Pages - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support

hey!  i'm trying code login module separate database i've written (very simple @ point). i've got login page working can't seem $_session variable transfer between pages user shows being logged in.  i'm using session_start(); doesn't seem work.  it's weird... can keep refreshing page until works other times doesn't make difference.

i'm hoping convert on joomla! component/module once working i'm new serious php coding , joomla! wanted develop skills before tackling project.

i'm using php 4.3.11 provided hosting service.

can share me how it's done in joomla!? 

thanks,

mike

i'm interested in problem.  did find out answer question?

i tried quick test in joomla see if $_session variable work me.  use form in example below see if sessions work.  seemed work.

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<?php
session_start();
defined('_valid_mos') or die("no direct access.");

   if (!isset($_post['submit'])) {
      $_session['myvar'] = "my session variable!";
      
      ?>
      <form action="index.php?option=com_play" method="post">
         <input type="text" name="mysession" size="30" value="" />
         <br />
         <input type="submit" name="submit" value="submit">
      </form>
      <?php
   }
   else {
        echo $_session['myvar'];
   }

 ?>

i don't think example of big you, i'd know if got session working.  if so, how?