Just because your webpage and your MySQL server are running on Linux doesn't mean that you cannot connect to it using Windows.
If you need to transfer files back and forth, you can use SAMBA (http://www.samba.org) or FTP (see your Distro's man pages for more info). Most notably, if you are using Linux/Apache as your webserver, use your laptop to view the webpage with a MySQL client on it to attach to the database and Dreamweaver to write the PHP files. Lastly, you asked what is the best distro. That IS a flame war question as everyone has their own opinion. I like RedHat. Most like Fedora Core. You can also get YellowDog (for Macs), Mandrake, LinSpire, whatever you like/want. Research is your friend. IMHO, the best site to get distros is http://www.linuxquestions.org. They have all the distros and is one of the best Linux sites I have found. If you have any Linux questions, that's the place to go. HTH, J.R. -----Original Message----- From: Serge Goyette [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 11:03 AM To: 'J.R. Bullington'; mysql@lists.mysql.com Subject: RE: Best configuration OS WebServer Hi Thank you for the answer "You can still connect with your laptop to Linux, and it would help you to learn WHY things work, not just HOW they work." How will I do that ? Laptop run on Windows os. -----Message d'origine----- De : J.R. Bullington [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Envoyé : 26 octobre 2005 10:40 À : mysql@lists.mysql.com Objet : RE: Best configuration OS WebServer 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] -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
