Can i run php scripts using cygwin. I own a Windows 7 and I’m trying to use the command line to run/debug my scripts, but as far as i understand Unix’s shell tools are more powerful than windows command line ones.
I just want to understand if I would be able to run regular scripts and database connection with this Cygwin before I install it.
Thanks
Sure, you can, but you can run PHP on Windows, as well.
Thanks. I use Netbeans 6 to write the scripts and then normally run them through the browser, then let php send me error warnings if any.
The reason I’m looking to work with a Unix environment is because most job descriptions always list a LAMP environment ideal for a php developer to work on.
Any more comments on that.
You don’t need Cygwin, you are just over complicated things.
LAMP enviroments for web-designers are the same as WAMP enviroments (for the most part. There are a few places where linux can do more than Windows, but those are rare to use.)
If you’re looking to apply for a server admin position, or something that will require you to learn how to use a *NIX os, then i’d suggest investing a few bucks in an actual system. (Or Dual-Boot your current system. [Most] Linux distros are free…)
If you want to gain experience working with LAMP, I would definitely recommend dual booting your system so you can work with Linux properly. (Setting up a virtual linux environment is another option - eg VirtualBox).
Thanks for the advice. I have learned through the interviewing process that LAMP is preferred.
Now if I were to dual-boot, is it safe for my computer to work it that way.
Is of personal and professional use, but I don’t want to risk ruining the system.
Can an average junior like me set it up, I have done nothing of the like before.
Thanks
I like to use cygwin myself, plus it gives me a good sshd server on my windows machines.
Rather than dual boot I’d look at using virtualization and run linux in a virtual machine. Microsoft has a virtualPC I think.
that sounds easier, thanks Dough G