Easiest way to install PHP ?

[Caesar]

Anyone knows what's the easiest way to install PHP on my own computer ? Thanks !

[Hartmann]

What OS? If Windows I would either get a self installing version or the .zip file from http://www.firepages.com.au/bundle.php3
These versions run as CGI modules...

With Linux, just get the code, untar it, compile it, and your set

[freddydoesphp]

Download it from http://www.php.net and read the Docs or go to http://www.php4win.de uif you are on a windows machine

[Kevin Yank]

The firepages bundle discussed here does the job nicely. If you're the hands-on type, my article here will tell you everything you need to know!

[jrap]

If you just want PHP installed, check out
http://php.weblogs.com/easywindows

[Caesar]

Ok guys, I've just installed the firepages bundle and tested the installation. Everything went fine.

So where should I put my php files into (I mean which folder should I put the file in) so that I could test the php page on the browser. Besides, which of the extensions should I name the file (php, php3 or php4 ?) ?

Thanks !

[Hartmann]

I believe with V2.0 of the bundle the files go in the www directory. I would name all files .php
Your files will be accessible from http://localhost/filename.php

OR if you have a subdirectory

http://localhost/subdirectory/filename.php

[Caesar]

I used V2.0 of the bundle. But when I try to display any PHP files on the browser, a Open With window would open and ask me what app would I like to use to open the php file meaning that they do not regconise the php file.

What's the equivalent of http://localhost ? Is is c:\ or what ? (I.e Where should I place my php files on the hard disk? )

Please help, thanks !

[Kevin Yank]

As Hartmann indicated above, documents placed in the www directory will be accessible under http://localhost/ in your Web browser.

[Caesar]

I got it. Thanks !

[Hartmann]

No problem..... Don't get addicted to the new powers that PHP offers

[Caesar]

Gee, ok !!
Thanks Hartmann !

Originally posted by Hartmann
No problem..... Don't get addicted to the new powers that PHP offers