Using Apache.....

[mrX]

ok, so im runnign a server on my computer, now how can i configure my computer to execute php, cause i would like have a phpbb forum or another php based forum, to be broadcasted over the internet

[archangel_617b]

Install PHP.

Heh, cryptic answer to a cryptic question. Since you provided no information on Apache version, operating system, php info, or anything else, that's what you get 😉 But just search Google. There's a million tutorials on setting up php.

[mrX]

im using apache 2.0.43
i got a intel pentium 3 processor 1.1ghz
256mb
radeon 64mb video card
windows me
18 gb hard drive
i installed php and mysql already, what next?

[daphreeek]

have u installed php into apache as it says in "install.txt" in ur php dir?

u need 2 choose either the CGI or MOD version of php to run on ur server (I prefer MOD coz it gives the http_auth ability - many ppl prefer CGI coz it is considered stable)

once u have chosen, read the install.txt file and follow the simple instructions

then make a file called test.php (or whateva u want) in ur webservers root dir (set in httpd.conf) and put this in it:

<?php
phpinfo();
?>

Then goto ur browser and run http://localhost/test.php

it should list all ur php information. if that works then php is installed and working on ur computa fine 🙂

On a different note - get rid of WinMe. Its sooooooooo unstable! I had it and it crashed constantly. Get Win2000 or WinXP - or even better - Linux 🙂

• Matt

[Duey]

if your php scripts arnt executing you need to open up apaches httpd.conf and add this to the bottom:
AddType application/x-httpd-php .php .php3

[mrX]

it ddn't say how to install php into apache in the install txt

[mrX]

never mind i thought u meant the appache install txt

[Duey]

WinME is not to bad as long as u downloaded all the updates and stuff my friend has it its good as

[mrX]

do u guys have aim? or a instant messaging client cause i need serious help, i followed the directions in the install txt, but it dont work, can someone give me a step by step explanation on how do it?

[daphreeek]

Note: Some of this is straight from install.txt

Extract the distribution file to a directory of your choice.
C:\PHP\ is a good start.

put php4ts.dll and php4apache.dll into the same dir

Copy the file, php.ini-dist to your windows directory and rename it to php.ini

Edit your php.ini file:
change the 'extension_dir' setting to c:\php

Set the 'doc_root' to point to your webservers document root.

Choose which extensions you would like to load when PHP starts. Do this by uncommenting the "extension=php_...' line for each extension you want. Note that some require other files/libraries.

now save php.ini

Open apache's httpd.conf file and enter ONE of the following:

FOR CGI VERSION:
ScriptAlias /php/ "c:/php/"
AddType application/x-httpd-php .php
Action application/x-httpd-php "/php/php.exe"

FOR MOD VERSION:
LoadModule php4_module c:/php/sapi/php4apache.dll
AddType application/x-httpd-php .php

Save httpd.conf

Now restart Apache and run a php file with phpinfo(). If you get a list of your settings then php is working on your server 🙂

i have MSN messenger if you need more help [e-mail]

Its really simple to do 🙂 I'd b happy help out

• Matt

[mrX]

it still didn't work, when apache.exe loaded, it said something about a syntax error or something like that........whats ur msn screen name or whatever screen name, i got every client

[Duey]

sounds like you need to start allover!!! go into DOS type "format c:" of cource backup all your stuff hehehehehe

[mrX]

oooooooo god.............i just formated like a month ago......grrrrr......i guess i need to start over any way

[daphreeek]

na u dont need 2 start over - maybe jsut re-install apache

my msn address is [e-mail] email me or add me 2 ur list

• Matt