[X-Unix] Beginner Questions: Setting up access to localhost for testing only.

[Jon Allen Boone]

On May 12, 2005, at 15:07, dm87 at proparallax.com wrote:

> What I want to do: I want to test php modules on my iBook, before  
> implementing them on my rented web server.  I am just learning the  
> unix/apache/mysql/php end of things.
>
> Tools that I use:
> text editor: TextWrangler
> WSYWIG web editor: Dreamweaver MX
> OS: Panther 10.3.9 (original versions of apache, mysql and php)
>
> My Questions:
>
> 1)  I originally setup phpMyAdmin in Library/WebServer, would it be  
> better to install all this stuff in ~username/Sites/?

   Yes, use ~/Sites

>
> 2)  Is there a recommended resource that would help guide me  
> through basic security issues involved in administering a server on  
> my iBook?

   These are the same as with any web server...

>
> 3)  Is there a tutorial on how to create an .htaccess file on panther?

   Just like any other apache server...

> 4)  Is it a good idea to use http://www.apache.org/ as a resource  
> for information while working on the mac?

   Sure.

--jon