How do set up php and apache on home computer?

Discussion in 'Apache' started by gabre, Dec 11, 2006.

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    Like to learn php , I have tried to download php5.20 and apache 3.3 to my computer but was unable to link them.

    Tried to do it a second time and just got completely lost, can some kind soul
    please advise.

    I need to be directed isactly where to go and isactly which link to click on and then which I download first, and then how do I configure the set up.

    I have windows xp on my computer and it has the latest sp2 whatever that is update that it needs.

    If I am directed to the PHP site i do not understand what its talking about as yet so I really need to be told.

    Kr,
     
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  2. cianuro

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  4. KalvinB

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    Download the 2.0.x binary for Apache and PHP 4.x binaries.
     
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    Second vote for XAMPP here.

    I had some problems choosing the right versions of apache and php to work together smoothly, and finally gave up and went with XAMPP. It was a breeze.
     
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  6. gabre

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    Thanks chose xampp and tried a simple script or two and they work fine after realiseing I had to place these things in htdocs folder.

    Brilliant! next step world domination.

    Kr,
     
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    world domination requires perl. If only PHP was needed, everyone would be dominating the world and then it would just be silly.
     
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    So, no WAMPServer takers here...guys, atleast try it...you won't regret!
     
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    I run all my servers on Windows with Apache, MySQL and PHP. For an FTP server I use BulletProof FTP Server. If I run a mail server I use Mercury Mail.
     
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    i think your beginner. try xampp or easyphp
     
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    use foxserver , or xampp to begin with , simple and easy!
     
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    Check also PHP Triad. I used that before XAMPP.
     
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    This is the best option to look at, my preferred localhost server :)

    However, if you still want to install Apache and PHP as stand-alone, make sure to download the Windows (or Mac) binaries and install a smaill webservers such as Abyss Webserver. www.aprelium.com

    Just provide in the configuration console the path for PHP.

    However for fully featured webserver stick to Xampp from Apache Friends.
     
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