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BlueBalloon
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Reg'd: Sat
Posts: 1
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Hello, I have built a few basic sites using HTML/notepad, and would now like to try more interactive sites using databases etc. Please can anyone advise on a suitable set of products? I am considering Dreamweaver/php or ASP as possibilites. Are there any differences in the way they are hosted (and cost of hosting) and if non-Windows hosted, how do I test on my PC?
I don't mind spending money on software to get a professional result, or writing code myself - I am not looking for sitebuilders. Would I need to install IIS on my PC and if so do I need XP pro (only have XP home at the moment but may buy new PC).
Any advise about different options much appreciated, thanks...
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emailuser
regular
Reg'd: Wed
Posts: 190
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Do a google search for XAMPP .
This will install apache/php/mysql on your windows pc .
xampp/htdocs/yourownwebfolder
Be sure and put your php website in (yourownwebfolder) or it wont work .
http://localhost
Use the above even if your offline and not connected to the internet .
In effect - your pc will now work in the same way as proper commercial webspace .
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BananaH
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Reg'd: Sun
Posts: 35
Loc: Hampshire, UK
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Dreamweaver is an excellent choice for developing websites, i have been using it for years. As for PHP or ASP... in your situation running XP Home I would suggest you go with PHP because you can install the free apache webserver+php+mysql and get started immediately.
For ASP you will need IIS and XP Pro.
Hosting-wise, there is no real difference (for beginners), both PHP and ASP work on Windows based hosting plans and prices are the same these days. However, as you get more advanced and go with PHP you might want more specific Unix features.
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