Hi I would value your opinions as to whether it is worth investing in a linux platform so that I can run an Apache server to start my own web development company. PHP Is all the rage and it appears that this is the future, or have many of the bugs on the WIN 32 been fixed and applications run smoothly, in which case I'll upgrade to Vista.
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Jump to Postif you just want an apache system for development (not public access) you could install PHP, MySQL and Apache on windows quite easily or if you want something more robust, you could always set up a linux server under VmWare or Virtual PC if you have enough ram
Jump to PostIf you do want to go that route then I recommend XAMPP for windows web development using PHP/Apache/MySQL Database - its an easy to install bundle
if you like the virtual pc route then you should follow my tutorial here:
http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread78131.html
if after all you do …
Jump to Posti had never dont any php before, just some HTML and some VB.NET and i managed to pick it up in a few days with a good book
Jump to PostI learned php once, i forgot it all :P
But linux is the best for servers i think.
In taking advice from JBennet, you are talking to a real linux nerd :P
no offense Bennet :)
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