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I mean i have downloaded a website theme named coastline which is PHP based. but i dont have any web space that i can upload that theme on and start customizing it. i am on my local pc with IIS 5.0, PHP 5.0 and sql server installed and configured.
can i install that theme on my local pc. if yes then how and how can i start customizing it on a local pc (no hosting space)
also what is difference between PHP and Post Nuke and PHP Nuke and PHPBB.
THanks alot
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Okay, First off, if by theme you mean a fully working pre-coded PHP website, then yes, you can have it run off your computer, but if you mean it as a style of some sort, then you'll need to get the package that the style is created for then install them both.
I suggest you install Apache, its a nice webserver with lots of functions.
http://httpd.apache.org/download.cgi
This guide to installing apache will not be totally clear and may even be incorrect in some places as ive not installed Apache on my own machine for over 7 months now and only twice before that date, BUT any help is better than none
. I'm sure some expert can fill in the gaps for you.
Once Apache is installed you should have a folder created for your web documents, Im not sure if the install allows you to pick a folder or not. If it doesnt, check your Apache install folder for a folder named "www" or something similiar. Place your theme in that folder (making sure its not zipped or anything.). Now, sign up for
http://www.no-ip.com/ and create your subdomain host etc. and download the NoIP program, install and run. Now, after around 5 - 10 minutes after registration, you should be able to access your page on the internet. EG: If you chose "usman.noip.com" for your subdomain, try browsing to "usman.noip.com" in your webbrowser and you should see your "theme" there.
Like I said, im no expert at this and some other guy will probably come along and laugh at my attempt to help, but oh well :P
As for the last part of your post, PHP is the dynamic web programming language, Post Nuke, PHP Nuke and PhpBB are all different pre-built packages created in PHP to do different jobs. IE: PhpBB is a forum package, to give you a secure and quick forum with reletivly no knowledge of PHP required. PhPNuke is an extremely dynamic website package for putting together full websites with dynamic content etc.
Hoping that helps some,
AxE
