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RichtheMarine
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Can't even get started!!!!!!!!!

Post by RichtheMarine »

Anyone, everyone I need help.

I am basically an actionscripter trying to learn PHP with mysql and Apache server. I was recommended 'PHP and MYSQL Web Development' by Luke Welling and Laura Thomson and was told what agreat starting point it was. WELL i have followed the instructions for setting up PHP to the letter and it still doesn't work. Are there any simple ways of getting PHP 4 to work. I am using the following:

mysql 3.23.52
apache 1.3.27
PHP 4.2.3

PLEASE HELP before I throw the towel in and go back to ASP.

Many thanks to all those who take the time to help me in my hour of need

Richie
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cactus
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Post by cactus »

Can you give us more details ?

Operating System.
Error Messages.
What tests you have done.

As a test place this file called "test.php" in your document root (htdocs, from a default install):

test.php :

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<?php phpinfo(); ?>
What do you see ?

Regards,
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Post by Heavy »

If you are using Windows, you might want to check this out:

http://sourceforge.net/projects/phphome/

"PHP Home Edition is a complete package including WWW server Apache, DBS Server MYSQL and scripting language PHP into one fully operational system. Including additional compiled libraries for Win32 OS and many more. Easy to install, plug and play installat"

Welcome :wink:
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