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2.1.5. XAMPP

XAMPP is available for Windows, Linux, and newer Mac OS X systems (Intel-based, OS X 10.4). XAMPP offers a simple, integrated approach to installing all the tools you need on multiple platforms. The following steps cover installing XAMPP on Windows, but the installation process is similar for all platforms:

Download the Basic Package XAMPP MSI installer found at http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html.
Double-click the MSI installer file on your desktop, and you'll see the installer shown in Figure 2-25.

Figure 2-25. The Language selection dialog
Select English and click the OK button.
The Setup Wizard appears as shown in Figure 2-26. Click Next.

Figure 2-26. The Xampp Setup Wizard
The dialog shown in Figure 2-27 is displayed. Click Next to accept the default installation directory.

Figure 2-27. Select the installation directory
The XAMPP Options dialog displays, as shown in Figure 2-28 . Leave the Service Section checkboxes unchecked so you don't install the components as services; instead, you'll start them from the Control Panel. Click Install.

Figure 2-28. Choose your installation options
Completing the XAMPP Setup Wizard displays. Click Finish.
The option to start the Control Panel displays as shown in Figure 2-29. Click Yes.

Figure 2-29. Installation is complete
The Control Panel launches, as shown in Figure 2-30.

Figure 2-30. The Control Panel starts and stops the components
The Control Panel can start and stop the services, as well as aid in their configuration.