Using Open Source Web Software with Windows

Using Open Source Web Software with Windows introduces Windows administrators, programmers, and Web designers to useful open source server tools such as Perl, MySQL, Apache, and PHP, which are currently used to power more than 65% of Web sites worldwide. Users learn everything they need to use these tools effectively, including the basics of downloading and installing each of the packages. From there they practice with the tools and work with the programs in practical combination.After working through the book, Windows users will be able to use open source database methods, to serve pages to the Web or Intranets, and to make dynamic Web pages and databases. And by using open source software administrators, programmers, and Web developers will be able to reduce licensing costs and improve the reliability, security, and efficiency of their Web tools.

Eric Hunley (Hampton, VA) is an instructor and Web developer. He has taught and developed over 25 different courses at the University of Arizona Extended University, including many on Macromedia and Web design. He is the author of Web Design with Macromedia Studio MX 2004 and co-author of Professional Web Design: Techniques and Technologies, Second Edition.