Installing PHP on my comp

[iGuest 3]

If you want to install apache, php and mysql there is a good tutotrial for Windows at neowin https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/208285-installing-apache-php-mysql/

[iGuest 3]

use inferno from Techgfx

[iGuest 3]

I recommend installing:

Apache 2.0.52
Active Perl 5.8
PHP 4.3.10
MySQL 4.18

Manually as then if sommit goes wrong you'll know what to do.

Go here to find out

http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/

Its an easy step by step guide to read. If your are a good reader, typer and learner you should be able to get it done in 30 mins!

The self installers I dislike as sommit goes wrong I don't know where all my files are etc to edit.

Also if you install the above manually if you want to update it is easy to do as you knwo what to edit and where everythink is.

[iGuest 3]

inferno...its better....installs apache php sql...blah blah all in 1 file it does it for you...even instals phpnuke platinum 7.6 for you and configs it properly...theres even a option to transfer to web

[iGuest 3]

you can use dreamwaver, its a nice program

Dreamweaver has nothing to do with PHP.

Dreamweaver may not have a lot to do with PHP itself, but it can edit PHP files as well as run them.

[iGuest 3]

you can use IBserver for me its the best.simple and efficient :Dafter this you just need to extract the PHP nuke(configured) to the WWW directory and VOIL?!

[iGuest 3]

inferno...from
TECHGFX - CLICK HERE

[iGuest 3]

i think that is the best way to work with php in your computer is abyss web server + php, and if u need, u can add more, like asp, mysql and others. All doc about adding php, mysql, asp support is in http://aprelium.com/

[iGuest 3]

Dreamweaver does not let you test PHP files

You are wrong. It does let you test PHP files.

[iGuest 3]

Dreamweaver does not let you test PHP files

You are wrong. It does let you test PHP files.

how does it let you test....

[iGuest 3]

I tried a few scripts to install a localhost on my machine and found most to be confuseing for a begginer ( ME ) and then i found Apache2triad , its an application that will install everything you need to get a website up and running on your computer (php, mysql, apache server, phpmyadmin)without it being on the internet. The reason for doing this is so you can test out different functions and scripts with your site without having to chance messing up the site you have published online. It is very easy to install and works quite well. Just download the program and follow the instructions. you can get Apache2triad here >> http://www.hotscripts.com/listing/apache2triad/ . Another you could try is easyphp , but it was written in itallian or somehting and I could understand it.[

Apache2tried have some bugs so on the latest version was removed som funccions on it.

 

You can try to use IBSERVER , a simple windows SW that allow you to use MYSQL,PHP and other stuff inside windows.

After install it, you can use http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/ to test your web site

or go to http://www.noip.com/or http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/ get a free account install the Redirect Software and get you web site on the web with the hosts no-ip.com or dyndns.com

EX: test.no-ip.com

it works without problems.

 

GEt it AT http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/

[iGuest 3]

You want using a package software supporting HTTP server ( include PHP programming support) it very easy , you only need download once from anywhere  

eg:  

http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/ from miniserver.sourceforge.net  

PHPDEV, fox or easyserver software ....

Yeah, I have tried out most options folks mentioned here, but I like the simplicity and the fact that miniserver.sourceforge.net always worked for me.

Very simple...no installation or config...just unpack and run. 8)

[iGuest 3]

I use Appserv, and i like it!

[iGuest 3]

The best thing is to install APPSERV (http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/). It is not necessary configuration. You execute the program and works everything.

 

AppServ 2.4.2

 

PHP 4.3.9

 

Apache 1.3.33

 

MySQL 4.1.7

 

Zend Optimizer 2.5.5

 

phpMyAdmin 2.6.0-pl2

 

Perl 5.8.4

Download : https://sourceforge.net/publish/

 

 

AppServ 2.5.2

 

PHP 5.0.2

 

Apache 1.3.33

 

MySQL 4.1.7

 

Zend Optimizer 2.5.5

 

phpMyAdmin 2.6.0-pl2

 

Perl 5.8.4

Download : https://sourceforge.net/publish/

[iGuest 3]

Man these selft-installers are *BLEEP*! DOn't rely on self-installers that installs Apache, PHP, MYSQL, ActivePerl in one package as most of them don't use uptodate versions. Also there is a small problem too, if you want to upgrade say Apache then you'll be stuffed as it is/maybe hardcoded into the self-installer app.

Here is a recommended server installation

Apache 2.0.52
ActivePerl 5.8
PHP 4.3.10
MySQl 4.0.18
phpMyAdmin 2.6.0 pl3

and your best to install these seperatly, What I mean by seperatly is the you download each software package form their offical sites and not to use those stupid all-in-one self-installers!

Also the reason why I recomend to use PHP 4.3.10 is that PHP5 does have problems, I see people in other forums saying they've installed PHP5 on Apache2 and get errors. Also PHP5 doesn't come with built-in support for MySQL. But PHP 4.3.10 is the way to go as it is bug free and doesn't have any conflict problems with Apache2 and comes with MySQL built-in support too.

Now I recommend to view this tutorial here at ApacheFreaks on installing each package seperatly.

http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/

Its is easy step by step guide! Also another note, those fo you that may just want Apache and PHP installed then you can choose what tutorial part to read!

Please don't use the all-in-one self installers! would rather learn about how to install and congigure a webserver yourself than being a lazzy sod using one of those all-in-one self installers?

Well I'd rather learn, How to install sertain bits of software for my server. So say someone says to you do you know how to install MySQL with my current server configuration.

Always learn and don't be lazzy as it is easy to install!

I haven't had a single problem with installing my server manually on my WinXP PC. Also that tutorial is for Windows PCs only but there are tutoials out there for you guys with Linux/Unix etc

Well good luck!