I don't want to speak out of turn, but here is the real question... What are you more comfortable with?
If you feel that you are more comfortable with Windows, then use Windows and Windows 2000/2003 Server. If you want to stretch your comfort level and think outside the box, Linux is your choice. Without trying to start a flame war, I think it would be easier on you in the long run to start on Linux. Since you are a newbie willing to learn, Config 1 would give you the option of learning a new OS, security, MySQL, PHP, and a whole lot more not listed here. You can still connect with your laptop to Linux, and it would help you to learn WHY things work, not just HOW they work. HTH, J.R. -----Original Message----- From: Serge Goyette [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 10:24 AM To: mysql@lists.mysql.com Subject: Best configuration OS WebServer Hi, I am a brand new newbie...two questions. Question 1 What is the best configuration for using MySQL and PHP from the three following combinations: #1 OS: Linux WebServer: Apache #2 OS:Windows XP SP2(Family edition) Webserver: Apache #3 OS:Windows XP SP2 (Family edition) Webserver: Windows Server Or any other suggestion is welcome. That configuration will be running from a bootable HD in a tray either from a P4 or a PIII machine. One of my MAIN CONCERN is that I should be able to produce "demo" from my laptop running under Windows XP SP2(family edition). Question 2 What is the best linux distribution for running Apache - MySql - PHP Thank you for helping me. Excuse my english... -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
