i need assistance please

Anon

Hi!
i work with PHP and MySQl under Power BSD UNIX
i build the php3 files in my PC (running Win98) and for test them, i must be upload to server by FTP and see the results in a browser.

This is very routine, i want to know if there is a better way to test my programs..offline before upload them

i know i must install Linux in a partition on my Pc.... but.. where do i get the Linux?..

comments are welcome....

***** a new PHP user...

Anon

It is possible to get a php binary for windows (works with the Win32 version of apache). Also mySQL is available for windows (but I think you have to pay...).

It may be possible to run php and apache on your windows machine and remotely connect to the mySQL database on your BSD-box. However, I have never tried it!

Info on win32 apache is at http://www.apache.org, win32 php at http://www.php.net and mysql win32 at http://www.mysql.com

The trick I use is to run Hummingbird Exceed on my windows box (allows you to use windows as an X-windows terminal) this means you can develop on you BSD box from you windows box. This is, however, a fairly pricey piece of software...

I hope this helps!

/Simon

Jose wrote:

Hi!
i work with PHP and MySQl under Power BSD UNIX
i build the php3 files in my PC (running Win98) and for test them, i must be upload to server by FTP and see the results in a browser.

This is very routine, i want to know if there is a better way to test my programs..offline before upload them

i know i must install Linux in a partition on my Pc.... but.. where do i get the Linux?..

comments are welcome....

***** a new PHP user...

Anon

I have been doing 99% of my developmet work using the Windoz versions of Apache, PHP and MySQL.

The only thing I haven't been able to resolve (I'm sure there must be a solution) is using the mail() function to send messages. Other that that I haven't found anything that doesn't work.

I set up a couple of "if" statements based on the Host Name for those things that are specific to the host.

Really saves time since I don't have to rely on flaky ISP connections.

Bob

Anon

If you are so particular about Linux then go to http://www.redhat.com/apps/download/ and download it.
You can also test your scripts on win 98 versions by downloading mysql for win,php for win and apache for win.Configure it once and for all.
If you have any problem in doing any of the stuff mail me.my email is : abhi_75@hotmail.com
all the best

Anon

if u need mysql for windows tell me I will icq you.I had downloaded it when it was being distributed for free.

Anon

If you have an old system or a couple hundred dollars to drop on this, here's how I develop :

I built an old system out of used parts. It cost me about 40 bucks after rummaging through the junk closet, harrasing friends for their old parts, and buying some used stuff at computer stores. Get name brand, quality stuff, but it can be slower and older, because you'll never run a GUI on it, and it wont see much traffic. (I don't even have a moniter for my linux box. I just telnet in.) I installed Linux on the machine with all the basics for a web server. (I also use it as a router for my cable modem). Anyways, here's the cool part - get Samba up and running. It lets you share files on a linux box just like it was a normal windows share. Then you can edit your files in the comfort of windows, but those files will be sitting on a linux server to view in a browser from your windows box anytime. It's great.

Someone said something about accessing mysql on a remote server via PHP at home. It'll work fine. You just have to setup the proper permissions for a user logging in remotely.
Also, using ODBC you can access your MySQL server via your favorite Windows development program.