using WAMP and apache

[Scootman]

ok umm i was going to try that new tutorial with sql and reading data from it, but i have IIS on my system. i wanted to try to use Apache since it comes with WAMP... if i install WAMP will apache and IIS have problems with eachother? or is the localhost folder in a different place with apache? and if so, where is it because i cant find it if it is in a different place.... also, that tutorial doesnt really say how to use apacher or if you even have to use it... or what... can someone explain that to me please? what i think is its just always running or whatever but im not sure... im just sort of confused about how it works... if anyone can help thanks

[λ]

Basically, if you use IIS and Apache at the same time, they will cause a conflict. I'm not sure exactly about how to use IIS, but somewhere there should be a shortcut to "Stop IIS" or something along those lines.

You don't have to use apache. Infact, in your case, I would say IIS was better. However, I (and many others I presume) have Windows XP home, so we can't use IIS.

I found two tutorials(The second one is in Powerpoint format. Run them in order).

http://www.phpbuilder.com/columns/jayesh20021029.php3

http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~mpbarras/php/mysql-win.ppt

[ahmed]

When you install Apache, IIS will automatically be turned off, or at least that's what happened the last time i installed apache. If not, go to start > programs > administrative tools > Internet Information System > select www server and click the stop sign at the top.. :)

[Scootman]

i have windows xp and was running IIS, whats wrong with IIS on xp?

[λ]

I thought IIS only came on XP Pro, or you could install it of a Win2000 CD.

Anyway, it looks a hella lot easier to set up than Apache.

[Scootman]

oh heh i have xp pro... when you said xp i assumed you meant either version

[λ]

meh... lucky.... :trout:

Anyway, let me know how you get on with the tutorial if you decide to use IIS, I would have thought it would work, but it may not...