Hi!
i am a newbie in php.just getting started. I have setup my local pc with sql server and PHP 5.0 and IIS 6.0 as described in a PHP e-book.
I have downloaded a php theme and i wnat to know is it possible to add the theme to my root folder in loca pc. we can do it on the web but can we on local pc. if we can then how????
I want that theme to be my index page and then i change things in it. what is the procedure. plz anyonw help

i mean a theme called coastline from icex design. i have downlaoded it and i want to know can i install this theme on my local pc with IIS as web server ans sql as database and PHP as programming.

PHP doesn't have "themes"...websites have themes. Is it a theme for phpBB or some other sort of CMS/BBS? If so, then you'll need to download that and apply the theme. If it's just a website template, then you'll need to make a website first.

Thanks for your help Logan but i dont know what is phpBb and CMS/BBS????. can u plz explain these to me and also can u tell me what is the difference between PHP and PHP Nuke.
its a PHP based website theme. so can i install it on my local pc??
Thanks

johncena wrote:

Thanks for your help Logan but i dont know what is phpBb and CMS/BBS????. can u plz explain these to me and also can u tell me what is the difference between PHP and PHP Nuke.
its a PHP based website theme. so can i install it on my local pc??
Thanks

PHP is a programming language, often used for creating dynamic websites. PHP Nuke is a Content Management System written in PHP - it's a program writtenin PHP. Some people on this board may have experience of this program, but many of us don't. You would be better of asking your question in a forum dedicated to PHP Nuke. I'm sure there are plenty.

Does that help explain the difference?

John Cena - no offense, but have you ever done programming before? If so, then A) you'll understand the difference between a programming language and a program built in that language, and you'll understand that languages themselves don't have "themes".

phpBB is a free, open-source forum/message board/BBS/etc., written in the PHP language. CMS is an acronym for Content Management System. It's basically a system (written in any language, but in your case, PHP) which manages content for a site. For example, a site like a newspaper will use a CMS. The CMS presents forms for the users (staff) to fill out with the articles, etc., and the CMS takes care of updating stuff to the database, displaying it to end-users, taking care of searches, etc. It's easier than writing one HTML page for every single article, and it promotes data consistency.

A BBS is an acronym for Bulletin Board System, and an example of one is phpBB. It's basically the same thing as a forum or message board.

"its a PHP based website theme. so can i install it on my local pc??"

Now, that you understand more about PHP, you'll understand that there isn't anything as a "PHP-based website theme". Perhaps it's a theme for a particular CMS/BBS; if so, you'll need to download & install the correct program. If not, then it might be a regular theme for a website, but it utilizes PHP for something (either dynamic date generation, visitor logging/tracking, etc.). Post some code and we may be able to help you.

In any case, you will need to install (at a minimum) PHP, Apache (or IIS), and MySQL. I also reccomend installing phpMyAdmin to complete the "LAMP" environment (even though phpMyAdmin isn't technically part of LAMP...well, now I'm just rambling )

I got u clear Logan. and i understand the difference between PHP and PHP Nuke themes. and i am just starting to get them together. I am having help from an online forum but i will come here soon as i get started with PHP.
Thanks for you help

You're welcome; glad you understand everything now! Be sure to post back here; we're a great community and love to help!

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