ronanlawlor Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I am new to PHP and I am just wondering what would be the best package to use that would include PHP, a server and a database. I have found a few but since I am new to PHP I am unsure what would be the best option. Could someone with experience please advise me? ??? Many Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revraz Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Are you talking about a Webhost or are you asking for what versions to install? If you want Webhosts, there is a sticky in the MISC forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronanlawlor Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 Thanks for the quick reply revraz, Well I was looking at Xampp and PHP Triad. They were the two that I found. I'm not sure if there are more out there. Basically I used PHP Triad many years ago in college and found it good but I'm wondering if there is a better package that I could use? At the moment I just want to code on my own computer and be able to test my code locally (which is why I want a package with a server). Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mraiur Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I think that the best package that is is to install the Apache ,PHP and MySQL separetly . But PHPTriad is very good and easy to install but there is no updates for it . So PHP and Mysql that are included are stone age... The new package that i thing is very good and recently updated is ApacheTriad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronanlawlor Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hi mraiur, Thats what I noticed about PHP Triad - The same one I used in college is the only one that I can find that is available, which is why I wanted to find a different one. I'll have a look at ApacheTriad instead Thank You. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giraffemedia Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I use a mac and have Mamp Pro installed. It's a great user intuitive program and works perfect. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronanlawlor Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 Unfortunately I don't have a Mac James but thanks for the info... Never know I might have a Mac somday and need this SW for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Little Guy Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I would use XAMPP from apache friends. it comes with: - server - php - mysql - php myAdmin - ftp server - mail server - control panel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronanlawlor Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Thanks guys, I'm going to check out ApacheTriad and XAMPP over the weekend. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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