PHP / mySQL installers

[deltrotter]

Hi everyone

I have just ordered a new iBook and I am keen to start coding using PHP / mySQL (my previous experience is with ASP / SQL on PC).

Does anyone have a recommendation for an 'installer' that 'easily' sets up PHP / mySQL on OS X? I know there are a few for Windows, but hoping to find a good one for the Mac.

(I have googled it, but was looking for recommendations).

Many thanks for any help anyone can offer.

Cheers

Del

[edesignuk]

Everything you need (http://www.entropy.ch/software/macosx/) :cool:

[Hoef]

Everything you need (http://www.entropy.ch/software/macosx/) :cool:

Nice! Didn't know that one .... Thanks!

[deltrotter]

Thanks for that.

Don't suppose you know of any 'all in one' solutions like those for Windows (they install both the PHP / mySQL into one directory)?

Cheers

Del

[rjrufo]

Wow, things are different here... It's been a while I guess...

Anyway, I use Server Logistics (http://www.serverlogistics.com/) . Their MySQL installer even has a preference pane that can be installed in System Preferences.

I'm not sure if PHP can be installed without Apache, but if you you're doing PHP/MySQL web stuff, you'll probably want Apache anyway. Apache also has a System Preferences pane.

[deltrotter]

Hmmm, MAMP, this could be just what I am looking for. Installs into one directory.

Has anyone tried this package?

http://www.webedition-cms.com/english/downloads/mamp.php

TIA

Del

[efoto]

I am really new to the entire web creation/design scene and I am currently playing around with a site for my own learning. I am working currently on my PC desktop but I plan to purchase a Mac after Jan. announcments, whatever they may be.

I just use the mySQL database that is loaded in the DirectAdmin portion of my site through my provider, and I currently use GoLive (did that for Mac :) ) to publish the site along with some very VERY basic html coding.

Ques: Am I going to have any issues going to the Mac and still creating/updating the my site? (I will have GoLive on the Mac too, so no issues with format there at least)
I really just want to learn about things right now and potentially setup a photo gallery and a forum for my friends and family to view/use while I travel to Europe this spring.
Thank you for any input you can lend on this....I appreciate it.

[Colonel Panik]

Hmmm, MAMP, this could be just what I am looking for. Installs into one directory.

Has anyone tried this package?

http://www.webedition-cms.com/english/downloads/mamp.php

TIA

Del

entropy.ch

the manp package won't help you when you need to upload your sites to servers.

[FattyMembrane]

unless you need php 5, i'd suggest using the php installation that's already bundled with os x. as for mysql, the installer from their website (http://www.mysql.com/) works fine if you read the instructions and comments users have left on the download page (you have to change some permissions once it's installed).