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Morning

I am a coder (on the web -- javascript) with a background in C/C++ and SQL-based dbmses.

Can I install php and mysql on Windows XP Home Edition? (Or, would I need to upgrade to XP Professional?) If so, what would I need (apache/linux)? And, would the current XP settings still exist (other people -- the kids -- use the same machine) after installation?

I ask primarily out of compatibility fears -- over the years, I've had numerous application compatibility run-ins with M$DOS and Windows -- some of which required a complete reinstallation of the hard drive, something I don't look forward to.

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Vincent Puglia wrote:Morning

I am a coder (on the web -- javascript) with a background in C/C++ and SQL-based dbmses.

Can I install php and mysql on Windows XP Home Edition? (Or, would I need to upgrade to XP Professional?) If so, what would I need (apache/linux)? And, would the current XP settings still exist (other people -- the kids -- use the same machine) after installation?

I ask primarily out of compatibility fears -- over the years, I've had numerous application compatibility run-ins with M$DOS and Windows -- some of which required a complete reinstallation of the hard drive, something I don't look forward to.

Vinny
hey vincent. you're on wemaster-forums aren't you?

anyway, this is genereally considered hi-jacking a thread and frowned upon here,. i'm sure ppl will forgive you since you're new, just thought i'd be friendly and let you know.


about your post... linux is an operating system. meaning linux OR windows is on the server

generally ppl use IIS on windows and Apache on linux.

i'm not sure if you an on xp home.

if you're fearing incompatability, then i suggest getting a comp to use as a server, and getting a linux server edition installer.

they genereally come with tuxedo and apache as packages you can have it install, as well as mysql, postgres sql, and php.

i've heard of some with other sql dbs in the installer, so decide which you want and then look dfor a linux with it. i suggest red hat becuase it's the most user friendly
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hey vincent. you're on wemaster-forums aren't you?
Yes -- TWF, WebXpertz, CF, SP, etc. etc. -- and you are?
considered hi-jacking a thread
Sorry about that; evidently different forums, different customs. If any of the admins/mods would like to splice the posts relating to my question -- it's fine by me. I figured I'd post in here because it would create one thread on installation and thereby help future searchers.
linux is an operating system
I know. I used to run SCO Xenix (an OS :) with Windows 3+ -- dual boot system.
suggest getting a comp to use as a server
I don't want another machine. I want to dual boot
i'm not sure if you an on xp home
????

Vinny
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Morning
Evening
I am a coder (on the web -- javascript) with a background in C/C++ and SQL-based dbmses.
Then welcome to the PHP club.
Can I install php and mysql on Windows XP Home Edition?
Yes, you can. There are win32 versions of php, mysql (and apache, webserver)
If so, what would I need (apache/linux)? And, would the current XP settings still exist (other people -- the kids -- use the same machine) after installation?
As stated before, all above exists for win32 systems. It will without problem coexists with a multible user setting on Windows.
I ask primarily out of compatibility fears -- over the years, I've had numerous application compatibility run-ins with M$DOS and Windows -- some of which required a complete reinstallation of the hard drive, something I don't look forward to.
Ahh, good 'ol days. ;)
Well, PHP and mysql is merely unzip-edit config's-then ready. Apache uses installshield with the option to "Remove Software". So you'd probably never get any problems.
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Vincent Puglia wrote:Hi,
hey vincent. you're on wemaster-forums aren't you?
Yes -- TWF, WebXpertz, CF, SP, etc. etc. -- and you are?
m3rajk there too
considered hi-jacking a thread
Sorry about that; evidently different forums, different customs. If any of the admins/mods would like to splice the posts relating to my question -- it's fine by me. I figured I'd post in here because it would create one thread on installation and thereby help future searchers.
linux is an operating system
I know. I used to run SCO Xenix (an OS :) with Windows 3+ -- dual boot system.
ok. just making sure
suggest getting a comp to use as a server
I don't want another machine. I want to dual boot
i'm not sure if you an on xp home
????
my bad. meant to write can. not sure you can on xp home. i know ppl have done it on xp pro
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Perhaps an all-in-one installer such as phpDev could be helpful:
http://www.firepages.com.au/phpdev41.htm

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