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Posted by See_Red_Run on 02/13/07 18:01
On Feb 13, 9:39 am, "denis" <d...@cced.ba> wrote:
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> > Hi,
> > I am trying to figure out how to get started with PHP/MySQL.
> > Everything I've read so far says to start with PHP first. I was
> > expecting something like Visual Basic Express or some other type of
> > free IDE. So I discovered that I needed to download a virtual server,
> > so I downloaded OmniSecure and followed the set up instructions as far
> > as I could figure them out.
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> > So here is where I'm stuck.
> > 1) While trying to set up and configure everything it tells me to move/
> > rename a certain .ini file. I can't find this file.
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> > 2) Even if I did get set up correctly I'm not sure what program/IDE to
> > use to begin entering code?
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> > I am obviously a beginner, but have made several Access databases and
> > basic applications using Visual Basic Express and SQL Server Express
> > but all of those programs have had various set up wizards that made
> > everything idiot proof.
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> > Any help would be appreciated.
> > Thank you.
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> As far as the setup itself is concerned, if you want an operational
> Apache/PHP/MySQL stack I would recommend downloading and installing xampp.
> It installs and configures everything by itself and all you have to do is
> click Next alot. :)
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> This is really a good way for a beginner to get everything operational.
> Possible limitation - I don't know if there's a version for Linux, but
> Windows version works great for me.
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> If you insist on setting up everything individually, be prepared for some
> manual work. I would suggest going towww.php.netas they have alot of info
> on how to do that. If you'd like I could send you a small powerpoint file
> with instructions on how to get IIS/Apache+PHP+MySQL up and running on
> Windows.
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> As far as coding is concerned, you can start with Notepad if you don't have
> anything else. There are some editors and IDEs that could help you out. I
> remember liking Bluefish on Linux, and as far as Win32 is concerned, I
> usually go with Notepad (pure lazyness) but it shouldn't be a problem to
> find some tools. I'm told that these days Macromedia Dreamweaver supports
> PHP developement including code-completion, so if you already have a license
> for that, you might like using the same tool for web design and PHP coding.
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Ok, thanks for the info. I like the idea of clicking next a lot lol.
I'm still use to Microsoft holding my hand for everything. To be
honest though I have no idea what Apache is, but I like the idea of it
being packaged together.
I'm ok with using notepad, but do I need to save with a special
extension like .html or similiar?
I wouldn't mind a copy of that powerpoint lesson if you would e-mail
it to me that would be great.
See_Red_Run (At) Yahoo (dot) com . I don't normally check that
address since it's for trash collection mostly but if you send it
there I'll be looking for it.
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