I'm thinking about starting a website and.......

edited November 2004 in Software
Yeah I need help. I'm trying to start a website, and I don't know what kind of programs I should get (e.g. Apache, Myssql). What programs should I get and what versions are the best. I'm running on a windows platform (if that helps).

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  • IIS (j/k)

    Apache 1.3, PHP 4, MySQL 4.0, FileZilla Server for FTP, ArGoSoft Mail server.

    PM, IM, or Email me if you want help setting this up.

    EDIT: are you using your own server?
  • Thanks for the tips...

    what do you mean am I using my own server? I'm trying to start my own website.
  • ARe you hosting your website on your own server or on someone elses server.
  • I don't have a server..... I'm going to run my own website from my computer....
  • trainer4 wrote:
    I don't have a server..... I'm going to run my own website from my computer....

    Then your computer will be the server.

    Got any way i can IM you?
  • As soon as I get Trillian you can contact me:

    AIM: dldmn2003
    MSN: jtmal0723@hotmail.com

    But this won't be until my PC is stable, which it isn't yet. What's your SN's?
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  • What is your website for? Are you hosting any files? Before I'd even start hosting I'd consider how much you restart/turn off your computer and that you have static IP...(cable, DSL..etc).

    You don't need PHP 4, MySQL 4.0 or ArGoSoft Mail Server unless you are hosting a forum or setting up a mail server.

    If its just a simple website,. download Abyss Web Server and you good to go.
  • Jim, id say he should get the hang of apache too.

    Id put in PHP cuz you might find some scripts you like.

    If you run your own mail server its totally cool but optional.

    MySQL will only be used for forums or PHP scripts. Its optional but if you find a script you like or want a phpBB forum, you will need it.
  • Well whats his experience with web software? Do you know how to program in HTML, CSS, PHP..etc or do you just want something simple?
  • OK. I know PHP and HTML, but I haven't a clue about CGI. I want to host a few files, but not a lot. I'm using DSL, but for some reason the IP changes everytime my brother's computer restarts. So what Dynamic DNS program should I use? like no-ip.org? Which is the best?
  • no-ip.org is good

    Get PHP 4 and Either Apache or Abyss web server.
  • Well since you know PHP and HTML then yes install PHP 4..
  • First get linux...
    than everything else... :)))
  • He said he was using Windows, so that kindof sinks that option. For Windows, I'd recommend:

    If it's going to be a small site, AWS (Can't help it guys, I still like it), otherwise Apache.

    I don't know what else you're going to do with it, so I don't know what to recommend.

    -Q
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  • ok. I want to install php as a module for apache. How do I do this and where in the http.conf file do I put this coding?

    Also check out http://141.150.207.188 (my current ip) and tell me if you see apache loaded. What you will see is the default apache page. If you see it, let me know. Any problems, let me know. Thank you.
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  • neither can i.....
  • I don't know why it won't connect... That's my IP, but it won't go through... I changed the port to 81... try it with 81. Let me know what's up.

    [update] I just installed Abyss Web Server also. Try to connect through the same IP using port 82.
  • I dunno...I've always had a hard time getting servers to run on Windows. Mebbe you have a spare box to install Linux on?
  • Oh I give up!!! This computer won't do anything....
  • Did you set up port forwarding in the router?
  • yes I did... and how did you know I was using a router??? :?
  • Lucky guess i guess. :P

    Try going to http://127.0.0.1 can you connect.

    IF YES, gimme your local ip (192.168.X.X) and a screenshot of your router port forwarding.

    ALSO set your computer up for a static ip in your router.
  • Topher wrote:
    Lucky guess i guess. :P

    Try going to http://127.0.0.1 can you connect.

    IF YES, gimme your local ip (192.168.X.X) and a screenshot of your router port forwarding.

    ALSO set your computer up for a static ip in your router.

    Yes http://127.0.0.1 and http://localhost work. My local ip is 192.168.0.2 or 192.168.0.3. my bro is 192.168.0.1

    How do I get a screenshot of my router port fowarding? and how to setup for a static ip?

    My bro is out of town so I can't ask him till next week.

    Me and my bro are the only two connected to the router. He's in the 1st hole and I'm in the 2nd. Maybe that'll help.

    NOTE: I'm really trusting you with this information right now... Don't abuse the trust or I'll simply change my ip and lock everyone out.
  • Theres the problem. Look in your router for DHCP server, and make your ip static. Do it at .0.2 and set your port forwarding to .0.2.

    That should make it work.
  • He guessed, cuz 99% or the users here uses a router of some kind...

    Are you sure that the right ports are open?

    //Mr.Mac
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