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using xampp (apache-mysql-php-perl) for windows - Textbook
by Spone
This document describes how to set up and use a XAMPP package for development on a Windows machine (all things working optimally).
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LocalCopySite - Zen Cart(tm) Wiki
by fox_b
Open source server packages
(Anyone with knowledge of other systems, please add that information.)
XAMPP: Easy to install and use, though it would help to have some idea of what to expect before starting. Minor glitches probably due to my initial inexperience and old computer. Support site primarily German but with an English section (all docs available in English).
EasyPHP: Additionally, There is another Open Source Local Server package available, it is EasyPHP and can be found here EasyPHP, I only have experience with this distribution, but found it simple to install and use.
WAMP: Easy to install and use. Current release has Apache2, MySQL5 and PHP5. Extensions available include PHP4, MySQL Admin and Zend Optimizer. Documentation is sparse, but administration controls are awesome. Had it up and running on WinXP in less than an hour and easily added both Drupal and Zen Cart™ test sites.
apache friends - very easy apache, mysql, php and perl installation without hassles
by springnet
& 4 others
Many people know from their own experience that it's not easy to install an Apache web server and it gets harder if you want to add MySQL, PHP and Perl. XAMPP is an easy to install Apache distribution containing MySQL, PHP and Perl. XAMPP is really very e
apache friends - xampp
by springnet
& 18 others
The distribution for Linux systems (tested for SuSE, RedHat, Mandrake and Debian) contains: Apache, MySQL, PHP & PEAR, Perl, ProFTPD, phpMyAdmin, OpenSSL, GD, Freetype2, libjpeg, libpng, gdbm, zlib, expat, Sablotron, libxml, Ming, Webalizer, pdf class, nc
apache friends - xampp for macos x
by giovanninicco
& 2 others
how to install another server on macos X
Développement PHP4 et PHP5 sur Ubuntu avec XAMPP - Prendre un Café
by kalooni
& 1 other
Pour ceux qui comme moi passent constamment de projets PHP4 à PHP5, la gestion des environnements de développement par paquets n'est pas toujours aisée - même si cela reste possible aux prix de manipulations récurrentes et parfois compliquées.
XAMPP est un système LAMPP autonome - donc indépendant du système de gestion de paquets - contenant tout ce qu'il faut pour travailler directement dans un environnement de développement
