Using Windows ME; what files do i need to install PHP

[Rgantchi]

I have Windows Me on my computer. I was wondering what files i need to install PHP(or whatever files i need to run PHP on my web pages) onto my computer so i can use/test PHP on my computer, without having to put on my web pages on the web first. I am new to PHP and would also like to know where to go to get the files that you think i need. I would greatly appreciate any help.

thank you,
Ron

[leatherback]

Hi Ron,

Welcome!

The setup I have (Running on a windows 200 pro system, I assume you'll need a simiklar setup):

Apache webserver (http://www.apache.org/) which will act as your local webserver
MySQL database (In case you want to be able to use dynamic pages based on a database (http://dev.mysql.com/)
And a php precompiler (http://www.php.net/)

Finally, for coding I like to handcode, and use JEXT for this: http://www.jext.org/

J.

[Rgantchi]

Thanks for the info leatherback.
I will go get Apache and Mysql.
I will just hand code using Notpad. I do have Dreamweaver but not sure if i can code PHP using that though. Still new to using Dreamweaver too.

[leatherback]

Hi,

Hm.. Just a suggestion.. DO not use notepad / wordpad / .. for handcoding, but use a program which supports code-highlighting. Trust me, it will help you a lot in code-debugging. The Jext coder is free to download. (THere is many, many more, eg bleuj ) Give it a trey

J.