Web server software

[djg32091]

I have windows xp home sp1. and im looking for a simple and free software where i can run my computer as a server to host a phpbb forum, any suggestions?

 

[Iantosca]

Apache is awesome ... you'll just have to install php yourself ... which isn't hard given the documentation available.

 

[TheMajor]

Yes, Apache rocks.. very simple. You also need MySQL from www.mysql.com if u want to run phpBB or any other SQL forum. I would suggest SMF forums, its the best free forum I have seen (www.simplemachines.org)

 

[djg32091]

either could you help me download/install it or somethin else.

 

[djg32091]

ok i have downloaded the SMF forum and have an apache server installed, but, i dont know what folder to put it in, is it webroot? htdocs?

 

[TheMajor]

htdocs in your apache install folder

 

[djg32091]

oh my god this works beuatifully! amazing! thank you much!