Note: 
   Configuration notes
   
    You need a version of ESQL/C to compile the PHP Informix driver.
    ESQL/C versions from 7.2x on should be OK. ESQL/C is now part of
    the Informix Client SDK.
   
   
    Make sure that the "INFORMIXDIR" variable has been set, and that
    $INFORMIXDIR/bin is in your PATH before you run the "configure"
    script.