Should I install Apache on my laptop?

Discussion in 'Apache' started by onetwo, Sep 15, 2006.

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    Hi there, I'm learning php, mysql and apache and was wondering if I should install apache on my laptop. I only use my laptop for work, I don't play games on it or anything like that and don't want it to crash on me or work too slow. My sites are hosted by godaddy.com btw
     
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  2. mpea

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    If you’re not hosting why do you want to install/learn apache?

    I've found apache very stable and very good for hosting webs site (much better in many ways that IIS, many more webmaster functions)

    It really does depend on the capabilities of your laptop though.
     
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  3. onetwo

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    sometimes I work on my laptop when I'm not home and don't have access to the internet when I do this and also I might be looking to get work in the field or do some work for other people.
     
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    I did it to host a fourm (php mysql and apache) it wont take you long to set it all up, as long as your willing to set aside a day.
     
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    get WAMP (Windows Apache MySql Php)

    http://www.wampserver.com/en/

    i have tried many this one is the best and easiest to install,configure,run
     
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    If you want to work on site development and you use a laptop, then installing Apache is perfectly fine. As oither people here have stated there are several bundled packages which ease the installation of the major open source web server programs.

    However, do not use your laptop as a server. While it will work fien, it cannot be left running in the same way as a computer in a case. While laptops have come a long way in dealing with heat issues, the hardware runs out much faster if run 24-7 than a standalone computer.

    A friend of my son was running math similations for his electrical engineering course, which caused him to leave the laptop running 24-7. He started last Septmeber and now has a new laptop.
     
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    For testing and developing purposes I use Xammp full package with addons from Apachefriends.org, installed on my PC.

    For quick checking on the road, my laptop is loaded with EasyPHP (Apache, MySQL, PHP, PhpMyAdmin), which is a lightweight bundle consuming less CPU resources: www.easyphp.org
     
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    Just make sure you install a good software firewall if you're gonna run a web server on your laptop. Best if you can run linux on your laptop and then you can just use the built-in firewall iptables.
     
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