PHP server on computer

**Rastyn** · #1 (**permalink**) 29-02-2008, 09:38

Is there some software which can imitate PHP server but when I'm offline and it's located on my computer? Because I use dial-up, and I can't connect to Net whenever I want and test my website hosting, I'm just curious if this is maybe possible.

**gmackman** · #2 (**permalink**) 29-02-2008, 09:46

Hi I use xampp at home and before that I have tried wampserver. I can't add urls as I have only posted twice! but google will find them for you.

These both give you local access to Apache with PHP and Mysql already configured and I have only ever had to make small changes to the http.conf file to add virtual hosts and change include paths as i don't do anything out of the box.

Both have lots of help and plenty of results in google if you have any errors.

**3:16 Designs** · #3 (**permalink**) 29-02-2008, 10:07

I use phpdev for my test environment

**freeneasy** · #4 (**permalink**) 29-02-2008, 12:45

I use easyphp 1.8 and it works quite well for me.

**DavidAllen** · #5 (**permalink**) 29-02-2008, 16:15

I use phpEdit from waterproof works well and has a good search function.

**Macca** · #6 (**permalink**) 01-03-2008, 16:01

EasyPHP - Very easy to install and never had any problems with it.

**kendalbigson** · #7 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 13:04

easyphp is my fav

Kendal Bigson

Rock · #8 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 17:35

Has anyone tried appservnetwork.com ? It's a 1 min install on Windows machines which has PHP/MySQL/Apache + PHPMyAdmin

All goodies bundled in 1 pack

**MattHawkins** · #9 (**permalink**) 18-12-2008, 23:25

I use xampp.

I use the zip file method and keep a copy on my home PC, USB stick and my work PC. I then use Microsoft SyncToy to sync them all together!

**susanpret88** · #10 (**permalink**) 06-07-2009, 01:58

Cheers and we look forward to your Forum Favourites selections!

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**Mohsen32** · #11 (**permalink**) 08-07-2009, 07:31

AppServ is wonderful, very good features. They even released it in PHP6!