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how can i run my website from my home pc?

can somebody tell me step by step how to do that?

like tell me what programs i need and such.

for a start you need Apache Web Server from http://www.apache.org
then if you intend to run php scripts on it you need to setup php which you can download from http://www.php.net
other things you might want to use:
mySQL - database system for use with things like forums or CMS's

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Originally posted by leejeffery
for a start you need Apache Web Server from http://www.apache.org
then if you intend to run php scripts on it you need to setup php which you can download from http://www.php.net
other things you might want to use:
mySQL - database system for use with things like forums or CMS's

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how do i set up the apache?

If you are running Windows XP you can setup IIS and install PHP support for.

Learnthat.com - Setting up IIS in Windows XP

i recommend foxserv from http://www.foxserv.net it will set it up for you.

I think Xampp is a easier and more updated solution. Search for Xampp in Google, or use Xampp Lite (easier, simple)...

I create some install notes for a friend to install it.

Download... (http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html)

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Originally posted by irish_king
how can i run my website from my home pc?

can somebody tell me step by step how to do that?

like tell me what programs i need and such.

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You didn't say if it was only for testing (only you will see it) or for public use (anyone can see it).

People here assumed you want it for testing, which is what I do.

However, if you want people going to your site hosted in your PC, you need to have a static IP (which may be kind of expensive, and only your ISP can tell you if they offer it).



And, IMO, WAMP Server is the best, it supports PHP5 and all.

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Originally posted by UglyBoy

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Originally posted by irish_king
how can i run my website from my home pc?

can somebody tell me step by step how to do that?

like tell me what programs i need and such.

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You didn't say if it was only for testing (only you will see it) or for public use (anyone can see it).

People here assumed you want it for testing, which is what I do.

However, if you want people going to your site hosted in your PC, you need to have a static IP (which may be kind of expensive, and only your ISP can tell you if they offer it).



And, IMO, WAMP Server is the best, it supports PHP5 and all.

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yes , i forgot to mention that it was to host a website, for ppl to come and see it.

i installed the Xampp, but it would not start Apache

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Originally posted by UglyBoy

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Originally posted by irish_king
how can i run my website from my home pc?

can somebody tell me step by step how to do that?

like tell me what programs i need and such.

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You didn't say if it was only for testing (only you will see it) or for public use (anyone can see it).

People here assumed you want it for testing, which is what I do.

However, if you want people going to your site hosted in your PC, you need to have a static IP (which may be kind of expensive, and only your ISP can tell you if they offer it).



And, IMO, WAMP Server is the best, it supports PHP5 and all.

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i downloaded wampserver, and all the add-ons, now what do i do.