php installation

[7Limit]

i am trying to install php on my computer. i got really confused by the installation guide on www.php.net . anyone here can teach me how to install and configure php pls? i am running on windows os.

[bigperm]

My suggestion would be for you to intall a server that has php, perl and mySQL already packaged for you. I can't think of the name at the moment, but I am sure someone here knows it.

[7Limit]

well, i cant afford a web server. the only free one is www.f2s.com which is not accepting any member. i have a very fast connection and 24/7 online, why waste the connection? you might think that it is silly that i cant afford a webserver when i have fast connection and 24/7 online, it's because i am using my workplace computer. i have everything ready except for php. the only thing i need now is to setup php on my computer. please help me with this one.

[pickle206]

You need a program called PHPTriad,this gives you apache, mysql, php and perl. you can download it from download.com :D

[7Limit]

i have already have mySQL on my computer. does it affect my previous copy of mySQL. What is Apache and is it the same as apache tomcat 4.01? :confused: pickle206, i notice that it is your first post. welcome to the board and thanks for answering.

[7Limit]

I have install phptriad but not very sure how to use it. any tips?

[pickle206]

with phptriad all you should need to do is install it and then in the start menu goto the phptriad item and click apache or start apache and also click start mysql. then to see if it works open your browser and go to http://127.0.0.1 . that should help

Cheers pickle