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Forum: Geek Forum Topic: PHP Help - Newbie here! started by: ShakerMaker Posted by ShakerMaker on Feb. 06 2002,06:48
Ok, I'm about to try and learn PHP. Forgive me if this is wrong, from what I have read, do you need a special compiler for it like java? Like a program called bison? I'm confused! Thanks for any help. Posted by Cheetah86 on Feb. 06 2002,18:16
PHP is a dynamic webpage language like asp. While you can run it as a script, its main function is for dynamic webpages. (Its best purpose is for dynamic webpages based on databases.) First you need a webserver, like < apache > or < IIS >. Then, you need to install < PHP >. Then, look at the < docs >. Enjoy!
Posted by ShakerMaker on Feb. 07 2002,07:58
Thanks heaps!Few more quick things. Ok. So do most servers have PHP support? If they do, does that mean that I still have to upload those files? Posted by Cheetah86 on Feb. 08 2002,17:27
No, you need to install php on whatever server you want. It has support for most webservers, like apache and IIs, so you shouldn't worry about compatibility problems. (It also includes a generic api too if you have a lesser known server.) The only problem would lie in if you don't have privledges to install it on the server you are using. < Downloads here >.
Posted by liquid metal on Feb. 08 2002,20:41
Note: those files for installation are only if you're running your own server.
Posted by ShakerMaker on Feb. 10 2002,04:12
Thanks heaps!
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