How do I install PHP/MYSQL combination on Linux?

[tgzo]

I installed Debian Linux and I want to get PHP/MYSQL up running so I can learn them. Do I have to have apache? I tried installing it, it just won't start. I configured the httpd.conf file ServerName to localhost because I want apache to run off my computer. However, no matter how I tried, apache httpd won't start. So I'm asking is there any other way to get PHP/MYSQL installed, I'm really interested in learning them!

[Choozo]

Debian you say? ...... I guess you will get a load of 'apt-get' advice in a few minutes :D

Not using Debian myself (for the moment) but Mandrake 8.0 came with everything readily configured during install.

Cheers :)

[hambleto]

I have had real good luck using the apache tool box.. You can get it at www.apachetoolbox.com (http://www.apachetoolbox.com) IT is free and should get everything installed and working. There are other software for Web out there besides apache but it is probably the best you will find.

You could install php and mysql without apache but why would you wish to do that?

[WilliamWallace]

your going to need apache to see the results of your coding...tell us what errors apache is having and we can fix that, as for the combo of apache/mysql/php go to www.devshed.com (http://www.devshed.com) there is a great tutorial there on setting up apache with mysql and php.