PHP, MySQL, PERL, etc on XP!

[guitarnerd]

Ok, I am going to be hosting my site off my computer and I am running WinXP I really need PHP and MYsql support, PERL a ASP aren't to important I just really need PHP and MYsql for my forum. How would I get those on XP, or should I get another BOX and install linux?

[roly]

Install Linux
Then use http://www.apachetoolbox.com to install Apache, mySQL and PHP (Perl comes with Linux)

[ducktape]

by the way if your drive is ntfs formatted you will need to change the properties on your folder you serve from or you will get an error and no one will be able to view your site.

[guitarnerd]

Intresting, what Format would be best for linux?

Well I can't use linux at first, I have to use my personal computer. So what should I do I NEED MYSQL AND PHP!

[Bruce]

Well if you need them so bad maybe you should try downloading them. :rolleyes:

http://mysql.com
http://php.net

[ducktape]

download redhat linux 7.2 free and install it on ur personal computer. it makes a dual boot machine for you. and use linux for the server and redhat use the gnome interface resembls windows verymuch and is very easy to learn. and then if worse comes to worse you can always revert to ur windows install. thats what i did at first with a 5 gig linux partition and 1 gig linux swap file and the otherabout 52 gigs were for windows. but now im running a 233 pentium with 64 mb ram and 6 gig hdd for linux and Im working on playing with it so i can learn a little more and then im gonna offer free hosting to ppl off my cable connection. and it will be a limited # of accts due to only being a cable connection only 10-15 tops and if i get a good respnse im gonna upgrade my residential cable to the business class with atleast 1.5 mbps up and down guqaranteed and then offer a few paid accts too! and if i do good with that then I may lease a server somewhere

[Bruce]

Originally posted by michael p bennett
gnome KDE is better.

[guitarnerd]

Umm, well, I really need to ask, is it possible to get mysql and php on XP, I will get a server eventually but I NEED to know if that is possible!

[Bruce]

As I said before.

http://mysql.com
http://php.net

They do have Win32 binaries.

[guitarnerd]

Thanks Phrozen I am checking it out right now!

has anyone ever tried this or done it before?

[Bruce]

Yes, i've installed apache, mysql, php, and perl on my Win2k box without any problems. XP shouldn't be any different.

[guitarnerd]

Awesome, time to spend all night downloading, My dsl hasn't arrived yet, and my part of the city only allows for 28.8 connection, and 99% of the time I connect at 26.4, sometimes even 12.0 AHHHH,

[guitarnerd]

Ok, I know this is a bad question but does apache cost anything, if so how much?

[Bruce]

No, it's free. http://apache.org

[ducktape]

http://www.hotscripts.com/Detailed/8097.html

full windows installer includes, php, mysql, perl, myphpadmin etc

15 mb download and it installs for u from a zip file. easy as pie to use im running it for development purposes right now on my xp box.

[guitarnerd]

Thanks Phrozen, and Michael. You guys have helped me a ton! I am gonna try to download that thing from host scripts!

[guitarnerd]

It works! Hey I could host off of my 26.4 dial up, HAHAHAHAHA, I think it would be funny if more than two people tried to download off of me! I wish I had my DSL already so I could go set up my DNS

[ducktape]

you can even get an ftp server and a mail server running too! like me....:D

[guitarnerd]

I plan on that! wait, what do I need to put that together?

[ducktape]

you can goto http://hotfiles.com ot http://tucows.com and do a search for mail server or ftp server. There are plenty of free ones out there. Also you may have to hack the apache httpd.conf to get it to allow permission to outside users. Also if you plan on serving php pages as index.php then you will have to hack the httpd.conf as well if you need help let me know you can im me below at any of them or email me. oh yeah heres mine

http://24.24.77.86

If you try to go there and it doesnt work, try later I dont keep it on 24/7 yet. I'm trying to get more proficient in the use of these and then I'm gonna setup my linux box then.

[cheatpark]

Originally posted by guitarnerd
Ok, I am going to be hosting my site off my computer and I am running WinXP I really need PHP and MYsql support, PERL a ASP aren't to important I just really need PHP and MYsql for my forum. How would I get those on XP, or should I get another BOX and install linux?
Whats good about using xp as an os for a server. Install linux or unix.

[ducktape]

there is nothing good about it. Its basically a testing server. Like i said im learning about apache and the others then i will admin my own linux box.

[guitarnerd]

I don't have to get a new computer for LINUX, since I Don't currently have money to buy a server. BIRTHDAYS A' COMIN'