diff --git a/software/phpbms/template/settings.php.in b/software/phpbms/template/settings.php.in
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+<?php [
+mysql_server	= "%(mysql_host)s"
+mysql_database	= "%(mysql_database)s"
+mysql_user	= "%(mysql_user)s"
+mysql_userpass	= "%(mysql_password)s"
+mysql_pconnect	= "true"
+ end]  ?>