Nicky... If it's related to this thread. Post here. If nt start a new one.

I tried saving the file as site1.php. The php extension won't work.

On a mac, all you have to do is install PHP and use the built-in apache server.
If your on linux I'd install a lamp package.
However, if you are on windows (which I think so...) I wouldn't really recommend using a package, and doing it by installing the Apache package, then PHP.
That should work just fine.
You can also use an emulated enviroment in the Aptana software suite -- http://aptana.com/studio/download
so you can run php files.
If you just want to look at the file's source, right-click it and say, open with notepad (or equivalent).
- CodeJoust.com

On windoze I use DevPHP, a php ide with php and a localhost build
from sourceforge

PHP scripts can be run using the php-cgi.exe command line interface.

However, a web server is a must if you want to have full functionality of the script. "Viewer for PHP" is an open source app that can be used to run scripts in an embedded browser control. It makes use of the mongoose web server, however you simply run the .exe file and everything else is taken care of.

check it out at:

http://viewerforphp.sourceforge.net/

Hi Nicky,

Would probably be better if you add to this thread or start a new one, so that the solution is freely available.

Well I for one found your answer quite helpful. Many thanks!