by john Simpson.
Speaking as someone with recent experiences and definitely not as a moodle expert. If you can't have your PHP upgraded with hostgater, go to moodle download section, go down the list and choose a moodle that states the minimum php version that your hostgater has. It appears you need to download moodle 2.0.10.
I had problems with my previous web host, who refused to upgrade the php and stated that moodle was too much for them to handle. I changed my web host where with them, I basically pressed one install moodle button and got moodle fully installed. Just the way it should be.
Many webhosts now have moodle listed in their control panel as cgi scripts, or listed under applications. But some don't install, or you will have an old version of moodle. So from past experiences I ask readers to chose your web host wisely, and don't commit yourself to paying any more than a monthly payment. Most certainly don't commit yourself to a yearly contract.