Now let’s see how to installing XAMPP 1.8.3 with PHP 5.5 in Ubuntu and derivatives, but no other previous Xampp 1.8.2 with PHP 5.4 can also be installed by following the same instructions. XAMPP 1.8.3, Tested on Ubuntu 13.10 (64 bit) without problems.
Step 1. Open terminal and download XAMPP 1.8.3 package.
for 32-bit:
for 64-bit:
Step 2. After that, Change xampp package installer to executable then run to installing with following command:
The window installation wizard will appear:
Click “Next”. Another appears:
Click “Next” again. And you will go to the next window:
Click “Next” again. And will to the following:
Uncheck: “Learn more about BitNami for XAMPP”
And click “Next”
And click “Next”
Click Next again. Wait for the installation:
When finished, this will be the last window:
When you checked “launch XAMPP” before clicking finish A page will open in your browser, If the page does not open automatically, go into your browser’s address and type http://localhost/xampp
To stop the XAMPP service:
To start the XAMPP service:
To open the page of XAMPP, whenever you want, type in the address bar of your browser: http://localhost/xampp/
Basic Configuration
If you want XAMPP to start automatically when you restart your system, add a command line in “rc.local” file. Run:
The file is opened for editing. And where was this:
I added a line just before the “exit 0.” Save and close the file. When you restart your system, the command that was added runs and starts XAMPP. . Note: if anyone knows a more “correct” way to autostart XAMPP, please comment Lastly.
If you have to set passwords XAMPP. To do this, run:
If you have to set passwords XAMPP. To do this, run:
Questions on various passwords will be made. Would be appreciated define what Restart XAMPP:
Or simply use the graphical interface of the program to start and stop the web server