On Sat, 2010-02-27 at 13:44 +0100, mrfroasty wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I think everyone has their own preference on working/development
> setup.If you are comfortable with Window OSS, I guess shifting to Linux
> might take you totally out of your goals.
> In my case I prefer playing around Gentoo Linux, so my development setup
> is built around Gentoo Linux.But I fully agree that it took me a while
> to be comfortable to work behind this OSS.
>
> But on Windows it should be possible to get those PHP, MYSQL,
> Apache.Install things like WAMP or so {Ive never used it,but I heard it
> works}, but it could be an option for a Window User.
>
> P:S
> **Learning Linux/Unix wont be such a bad idea though, as most of your
> Servers (production environment) will be Linux/Unix.So its worth
> learning how to work and be comfortable with them.
>
> GR
> Muhsin
>
>
> On 02/27/2010 06:09 AM, Austin Powers wrote:
> > Three weeks ago I was working through the Lynda.com "PHP with MySQL
> > Training" because I wanted to begin using PHP (surprise, surprise).
> >
> > Anyway, on this video course the teacher explains that because installing
> > PHP and MySQL is so well understood on a Mac that we may as well just follow
> > his steps and do it manually. Well, he is installing a different version of
> > PHP and MySQL to the ones that I was able to download and while what he was
> > saying way somewhat similar I am guessing that there is a difference
> > somewhere, and (well) it's not working.
> >
> > I AM A COMPLETE NOVICE WITH LINUX/FREEBSD. It had not been my intention to
> > learn the intricacies of Linux. However, I am now neck deep in a mire of
> > confusion that even MAMP can't seem to sort out for me.
> >
> > It is purely a guess that I need to start again from a complete clean setup
> > (reformatting my hard disk and reinstall OS X again) but that is pretty much
> > out of the question.
> >
> > I guess my question is:
> >
> > "How can I completely uninstall PHP so that I can start again?"
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Extra details:
> OSS:Gentoo Linux
> profile:x86
> Hardware:msi geforce 8600GT asus p5k-se
> location:/home/muhsin
> language(s):C/C++,VB,VHDL,bash,PHP,SQL,HTML,CSS
> Typo:40WPM
> url:http://www.mzalendo.net
> url:http://www.zanbytes.com
>
>
The OP's question was about installing the stack on a Mac, not Windows.
Thanks,
Ash
http://www.ashleysheridan.co.uk
