Taking advantage of Open Source PHP MySQL applications
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Leveraging Open Source PHP and MySQL Applications
Overview
Discovering the right intranet application or groupware, or even a custom search engine for your intranet pages, is a common challenge. Thankfully, open source solutions can be incredibly valuable. Let's explore how you can take advantage of these resources.
Why Choose Open Source?
One way to obtain tailored software solutions is by commissioning a software development company. However, this approach requires a clear understanding of your desired features and can often be costly. Open source applications offer a cost-effective alternative, with numerous free options available to meet a variety of needs.
Finding the Right Software
A great starting point for exploring open source options is [Freshmeat.net](http://freshmeat.net). By searching for terms like "intranet," "CMS," or "groupware," you’ll find many potential applications. Most of these will run on a PHP and MySQL platform.
Setting Up Your Environment
Some may worry about the complexity of setting up a Linux server, but this isn’t necessary for smaller setups. You can evaluate or run applications efficiently on a Windows system using WAMP Server, which stands for Windows Apache MySQL PHP server. It's easy to install and can support hundreds of users.
Installing WAMP Server
1. Download WAMP: Visit [WAMP Server](http://www.wampserver.com/en/) and choose an older version that is compatible with most PHP and MySQL applications, like "WAMP5 1.4.3."
2. Install WAMP: Run the installation with default options. You'll see an icon in your system tray once installed, allowing you to manage the server.
Configuring Your Server
Changing the Web Server Port
If another web server is running on your system, you might need to change the default port:
1. Edit `httpd.conf`: Click the WAMP icon, go to "Config files," and select "httpd.conf." Change the line "Port 80" to "Port 8080," save, and restart services.
2. Update `config.inc.php`: Navigate to "C:\Wamp\www\phpmyadmin" and open "config.inc.php." Change:
```php
$cfg['PmaAbsoluteUri'] = 'localhost/phpmyadmin/';
```
to:
```php
$cfg['PmaAbsoluteUri'] = 'localhost:8080/phpmyadmin/';
```
Installing Applications
With WAMP ready, you can start installing applications. Here's a quick guide using Mambo and osCommerce as examples:
Installing Mambo
1. Download and Extract: Download the Mambo package and extract it to "C:\Wamp\www\mambo."
2. Create Database: Access `http://localhost:8080/`, go to phpMyAdmin, and create a new database for Mambo.
3. Run Installer: Click on Mambo from the WAMP welcome page, and follow the simple five-step installation process. The default MySQL username is "root," and the password is blank.
Installing osCommerce
1. Download and Extract: Download the osCommerce package and extract it to "C:\Wamp\www\oscommerce."
2. Create Database: As with Mambo, create a new database for osCommerce using phpMyAdmin.
3. Run Installer: Select osCommerce from the WAMP page and proceed with its installation process.
Conclusion
Open source PHP and MySQL applications offer versatile and budget-friendly solutions for various needs. With tools like WAMP Server, you can easily evaluate and deploy these applications without the complexity of custom server setups. Happy exploring!
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