php-cli outputs instead of executing

Question

Im using Debian testing, i have installed php-cli and when i try to execute a php script it output the source instead of executing it.

Example:

 php test.php
 <?
 phpinfo();
 ?>

any ideas how to fix this behavior, i tried reinstalling and purging no results.

Answer 1

Find following line in your php.ini file: short_open_tag = Off

And change it to: short_open_tag = On

Answer 2

Change <? to <?php. Short tags must not be enabled.