General Discussions

**sitedesigner** · 07-01-2006, 02:15 PM

So, do you guys run apache or php on your home computer?

I used to do this, but I don't any more, simply because I reformatted.

I am looking for a good server program / group of programs that will help me install PHP , MYSQL, a MAIL client, and others all in one package.

Thanks,
Matt

**imported_Anthony** · 07-01-2006, 02:17 PM

I use an application called AppServ for my PHP/MySQL testing purposes. It comes with Apache, php, mysql and phpmyadmin.

Excellent one click install package

**LeNNY** · 07-01-2006, 02:22 PM

Are we talking Windows or Linux platform? That 1 click install suggests Windows :P

**imported_Anthony** · 07-01-2006, 02:23 PM

Yes that's for Windows

**sitedesigner** · 07-01-2006, 02:24 PM

Yeah, I am talking about Windows here... Windows XP Home and/or Professional.

It would be nice if it was free, or if paid, then not too expensive.

**Gareth** · 07-01-2006, 02:24 PM

I've got my PC as a web server. It's all for testing purposes.

**sitedesigner** · 07-01-2006, 02:28 PM

What software do you use gareth?

**ForgottenCreature** · 07-01-2006, 02:48 PM

I used IBServer to set my offline server up, although I rarly use it anymore.

I think it runs Apache.

**Lpspider** · 07-01-2006, 02:55 PM

I've tried, but it wasn't worth it. There wasn't really a point. I did back when I had dial-up and wasn't online constantly, but now that I have DSL, there's no point.

**Hoang** · 07-01-2006, 02:56 PM

I use EasyPHP and MSAS.

**sitedesigner** · 07-01-2006, 03:00 PM

Well I've got some really server intensive scripts and I don't want to run them on my server. i can just run them on my computer at home.

So which is the BEST one? Sounds like 4-5 were mentioned but I dont want to install all of them. Any good recommendations?

Thanks,
matt

**Karl89.co.uk** · 07-01-2006, 03:10 PM

I've used PHPTriad and xampp. Both do the job well, prefer xampp though as it has the latest versions of everything.

**ForgottenCreature** · 07-01-2006, 03:10 PM

Well, depends what you want really. IB server has the following packaged in with it:
- apache
- php
- mysql
- phpmyadmin

It seems to just lack the mail client you are looking for.

**sitedesigner** · 07-01-2006, 03:28 PM

mail client isnt really necessary. Is IB a one click install kind of thing?

Thanks,
Matt

**ForgottenCreature** · 07-01-2006, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew

mail client isnt really necessary. Is IB a one click install kind of thing?

Thanks,
Matt

Yup, pretty much.

**Gareth** · 07-02-2006, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew

What software do you use gareth?

I use AppServ

It installs everything you need with just a few clicks of your mouse - including php, mySQL, phpMyAdmin.

**Fredto** · 07-02-2006, 01:13 PM

I used to use EasyPHP and it was working great. I also used to have a Linux with Apache.

Now I don't use any of them anymore, I do all my test directly on the "online" server.

**Opserty** · 07-02-2006, 01:40 PM

I have apache, PHP & mysql installed. I didn't hear of the packages, so I spent a whole day installing and troubleshooting it last year. Works fine though and I use it a lot of the time for testing sites. Also use it to run my own vB copy so I can skin forums.