Posted by jukka on 11/27/05 23:04

SemIam wrote:
> SemIam wrote:
>
>> RFJ wrote:
>>
>>> I'm new to PHP and am having difficulty getting it working on XP SP2
>>> (IIS is installed).
>>>
>>> I downloaded the PHP 5.1.0 installer file from php.net and stuck to
>>> the automatic configuration. After installation I noticed that .php
>>> files were still assigned to dreamweaver so I switched them over to
>>> internet explorer.
>>>
>>> However, if I try to load a php file into internet explorer nothing
>>> happens.
>>>
>>> Can SKS point me either to an alternative installer that might work -
>>> or provide some hints or a faq to help me troubleshoot.
>>>
>>> TIA
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> download xampp
>
> xampplite-win32-1.4.16.exe
> extract, and that's it!

Yup, PHP is server side so you need a local server. XAMPP is excellent
and easy for newbies [read: you] :) I also recommend xampp.

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