Using XAMPP or WAMP For Application

[dlebowski]

I wanted to get a few peoples take on using XAMPP or WAMP to run a .php application client side.  I have some concern with people not wanting to use my application because it's web based and I host it.  I have looked at php GTK, but looks like it would be challenging for my client to install and configure.  I love using XAMPP for my testing, is this even something to consider for my clients to be able to run my apps without an internet connection?  My biggerst concern from a developer's side of things is someone hijacking my code.  I could encrypt it, but I'm not even sure that is an option with XAMP.  Let me know your thoughts.  Thanks!

 

Ryan

[ober]

I would have no problem installing XAMPP, but I would do the installation myself so it's secure.

[dlebowski]

Ober,

 

Thank you for the quick response.  One of the big concerns with XAMPP is the security.  Do you have some direction for me as to what I would confirm in regards to the security?  Is it more or less the same precautionary measures you take with any LAMP server? 

 

Also, would I just be able to zip up the entire XAMPP configuration, with my application included, and then have them unzip it and run xampp?  I don't believe there is any installation involved with XAMPP.  I think you just download the program and run it from the directory structure provided when downloaded.

 

Ryan