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openlog() has a confusing description about it being called with syslog()

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Description

From manual page: https://php.net/function.openlog

If the parameter prefix also accepts false as mention through the use of syslog the correct method declaration would be openlog(string|bool $prefix, int $flags, int $facility):bool

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Start with the openlog() manual page linked in the issue and compare its parameter description with the syslog() documentation. Update the declaration and wording if the prefix parameter accepts false, then verify that the rendered documentation accurately describes the accepted type and relationship to syslog().

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php
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documentation
Issue type
Documentation
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2/5
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