how can i set up php on my computer so that i can view it by simply clicking on the internet icon? this means without having to upload it anywhere.

well, you will always have to go through a server.
Download PHP and Apache, then you can use localhost.

ok. i didn't know i had to have apache to

i actually just wound up using abyss. works just as well

just one question though: why when you view the source of a php page does it only have html in it? i did a simple echo command saying hello and then viewed the source and the php was not there. i just wanted to make sure that was normal

you SHOULDN'T see the php source. PHP is pre-proccessed.
<?
$pass = "mypassword";
if($_GET[pass] == $pass) {
echo "password accepted";
}
else {
echo "password denied";
}
?>

If you could view the php source, than people could crack your password

that is so cool

wer do you lot learn this stuff cus i would like to know about it but but my head go kookoo to it.

i bought a book called "PHP and MySQL Web Development: Second Edition". cost $50 but is worth it

www.php.net They have a tutorial for almost every single function in PHP.

true but i like to be able to have a book there for me for quick and easy access

wer are the tutorials located i cant find them.

use the search form to search for a function