One of the most difficult things to do is installing an Apache web server; and this becomes even more difficult when you are trying to add MySQL, PHP, and Perl. With XAMPP, all your worries will become things of the past because it’s one easy to use application that contains MySQL, PHP, and Perl.

What’s XAMPP?

XAMPP is an easy-to-use, and easy to install Apache distributor that contains MySQL, PHP and Perl. The program is absolutely very easy to install, and is even easier when it comes to use. All you need to do is download extract, and you can start using it from then on.

Virtually everything about installing and using this application is absolutely easy. It enables you to configure virtually everything just the way you want. XAMPP is also a great program when it comes to testing projects.

The Windows version is available in the installer version, which is probably the most comfortable in terms of installation. XAMPP is also available in ZIP, and 7zip for purists with low bandwidth.

Downside

The application has been described by a lot of people as very easy; but it is also important to warn that inexperienced users should stay away from changing the ports if they have no idea of how it works.

Want to check it out? Visit ApacheFriends.

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