can anyone recommend a web host

hey gang

Can any of you recommend a free host that has PHP Zip and Xml Parsing libraries installed, more in particular PHP Zip?

I have no idea. But maybe freehostia.com?

I am using Servage, a reliable host from Germany with very decent prices. great features and friendly support. Let's look at some of the PHP specifications if it is suitable for you.

PHP is configured with xml, with zlib, with zlib-dir

DOM/XML: enabled
DOM/XML API Version: 20020815
libxml Version: 20620

ZLib Support: enabled
Stream Wrapper support compress.zlib://
Stream Filter support zlib.inflate, zlib.deflate
Compiled Version: 1.2.2.2
Linked Version: 1.2.2.2

I know zip and zlib are not quite same. You shall decide if zlib is a suitable alternative for you.

If this is what you want, go to servage.net and enroll with coupon code 'neverpayagain' (without quotes) to get extra 25 GB for free and help me get extra 2 months hosting also for free.

Ooops! Now I see you was looking for a FREE host. Servage may be used for free after you've paid at least 3 months, then you can get 2 months for free for every referred customer. That's why my favorite coupon code is 'neverpayagain'.
Thus you need a FREE host with a good cpanel, PHP with zip and xml.
If you can accepts a free subdomain with free limited hosting, then give a try to interestingfiles.com . I've registered there in minutes, no credit card or other BS needed, you just need a valid e-mail address. Sorry, I haven't look around for detailed specs, but you can check it really fast.

thanks dude