Re: [cobalt-users] MySQL and PHP on Mac

[Hendrik Runte <cobalt@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> Hello all,
> I am a complete newby in this subject and I need your help.
> 
> Currently I am designing a Website which uses PHP and MySQL.
> Before I joined this studio, the person in charge of these development used
> to use Windows machine for it.  Now we only has Macintosh and I would like
> to know the best way to configure my Mac for the task.  MySQL  is already
> installed on our RAQ4 server.
> My questions are:
> 1) Is it the best thing to do if I install Linux on Mac and run MYSQL and
> PHP?
> 2) If that the case, should I have a separate hard disc from the one which
> has Mac OS,
> or would it be enough if I create a partition on the same disc?
> 
> I appreciate any help, suggestions & hints.
> Many thanks.
> Rio
> 
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Hi Rio,

As for using a MAC you'll need to evaluate your own needs. Using Mac OS 9.1
(or lower) MySQL and PHP won't run (neither Apache does).

Using the new MaxOS X you can use MySQL and PHP as DSO since Max OS X is
based on FreeBSD. No hard disk partiionig is needed if MaxOS X is installed
properly. So, you will be able to use your G4 as the development server.

If your aim is designing this configuration will serve best if MySQL and PHP
is needed on your local machine.

See http://www.info.apple.com for further details as your problem seems not
to be cobalt-related.



Regards,

Hendrik
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