What do i need to run php code? is there any thing i can use instead of apache? what does apache do Exactly? where can i get a package of apache, i.e. so easy to install? Maha
Apache is one of famous Web server. - http://www.apache.org
PHP is a server side script language. - http://www.php.net
MySQL is a database. - http://www.mysql.com
PHP.net has a manual. Devshed.com also provides good resources about PHP. You may find "install manual of Apache + PHP + MySQL" for Linux and Windows. It's much easier to understand than official manual.
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PHPTriad from phpgeek.com will install apache,mysql,php on a Windows system. Depending on what you intend to do you may have to edit the php.ini file a little. I found it to be a great quick start. I have installed it on Win98 and Win2000.