installing php, mysql, apache in XP

[kycomehome]

hi,
i got to page 28 of Kevin Yank's book and i realise i may have made a mistake during installation. the date is not displayed in the web browser after i had written out as described in teh book. book suggests that i may have made a mistake during insatllation and i cant find teh mistake. i hope someone can bail me out of this logjam

[StefanH]

kycomehome,

This is the simplest way I know of to get PHP, MySQL and Apache running and configured on a windows machine.

Go here, download the software, uninstall any old PHP, Apache or MySQL installations and run the installer you just downloaded.

[Al3in]

you can use Phptriad it have a packeges of php apache and mysql

[Darchangel]

tutorial: XP, Apache2, PHP5, and MySQL4
http://www.aesthetic-theory.com/learn.php?server2

another all in one package
http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html

[kycomehome]

hey thanks i got several of such bundles but i like to get my hands dirty. i really want to know maybe i'll just start again and keep going at it till i get it right. If i can do it on windows then Linux will not be a prob. I'll go Dachangel way i think

[operator]

hi,
i also had similar trouble my first time thru the sample chapters. The source of your problem may be in the php.ini file (see page 7). I'd recommend starting from scratch, and following the instructions very carefully. I had it all running smoothly on my second attempt. Btw, I loved those sample chapters - they are so easy to follow and understand for a total beginner. I can't wait to get the book!

[loadx]

maybe this might help
http://www.ricocheting.com/server/

that should let you get your hands dirty enough and teach you how