Php

SN3 · Share | #1 (**permalink**) 10-05-2004, 03:41 PM

How can I view PHP files (like on a webserver) on my computer? I installed php on my windows xp computer but it won't work. Any help?

Dark_Matter · #2 (**permalink**) 10-05-2004, 03:55 PM

you can load it in dreaweaver and preview it in your browser

SN3 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-05-2004, 04:19 PM

I will never use dreamweaver.

Jasber · #4 (**permalink**) 10-05-2004, 04:29 PM

You have to actually install a webserver on your home computer.

The most popular webserver would be Apache

Then you would be able to goto http://localhost/phpscript.php

DOS · #5 (**permalink**) 10-05-2004, 05:27 PM

Yea, I would recommend Apache as well.

BTW - Post #100!

hatchet · #6 (**permalink**) 10-05-2004, 05:51 PM

www.foxserv.net is what I've always used.. comes as a package with apache, php, mysql, etc.. don't let the current site scare you - click on the old support forum which has quite a bit of information and development stuff.

littleFella · #7 (**permalink**) 10-05-2004, 08:05 PM

If the purpose of the server is mainly to make PHP alive on the developet workstation then I would suggesst Xitami web server. It's smaller than Apche, uses less resources, processes page requests up to 90% faster than Apache and it's pretty easy to use.

This is especially useful when the server and the client are on the same machine, and when the OS is Windows - makes things faster and more responsive.

seonewbee · #8 (**permalink**) 10-05-2004, 08:36 PM

What are the files associated with and where are the php files stored.? You might have to move them. What are the permissions for the php files?

nandini · #9 (**permalink**) 10-06-2004, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SN3

How can I view PHP files (like on a webserver) on my computer? I installed php on my windows xp computer but it won't work. Any help?

1. Install MySQL Server
2. Install Apache/Xitami...
3. Install PHP
4. Configure httpd.conf file for Apache
a.) Make a root folder, where you will put your files

now if you want to see the code, open it in Editplus/Notepad/TextPad andything.

And if you want to see the result..open the browser. http://localhost/testyourfile.php

Dark_Matter · #10 (**permalink**) 10-06-2004, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SN3

I will never use dreamweaver.

haha software snobbery, I love it. you'd rather setup a webserver than install a simple program that will do what you want, for no other reason than simple snobbery. pretty silly

SVB · #11 (**permalink**) 10-06-2004, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hatchet

www.foxserv.net is what I've always used.. comes as a package with apache, php, mysql, etc.. don't let the current site scare you - click on the old support forum which has quite a bit of information and development stuff.

Me too, its a great setup.

samer · #12 (**permalink**) 10-06-2004, 11:59 AM

I Use easyPHP, it installs PHP and MySQL - Great for tests.
you can then run the webserver using http://localhost/ or http://127.0.0.1/

SN3 · #13 (**permalink**) 10-06-2004, 12:20 PM

Thanks guys! I'll try FixServ.

LazyJim · #14 (**permalink**) 10-06-2004, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Matter

haha software snobbery, I love it. you'd rather setup a webserver than install a simple program that will do what you want, for no other reason than simple snobbery. pretty silly

Apache = free!

SN3 · #15 (**permalink**) 10-06-2004, 01:32 PM

Works great! Thanks!

Dark_Matter · #16 (**permalink**) 10-06-2004, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LazyJim

Apache = free!

u got me there