MAMP

Install using MAMP and start the Apache server from the MAMP dashboard widget. ...

Sorry to cut and run, but I just made a big decision. After searching for solutions on the Internet, I finally realized that Apache is WAY over my head. I came across similar comments from others who appear to know more about this sort of stuff than I do. Some of them stuck with MAMP, but they used the default Apache installation instead of MAMP's Apache program. So I think...

Well, I THINK MAMP's Apache installation is now running correctly, so my next goal is to make virtual hosts and .htaccess files with mod-rewrite rules work. I had virtual hosts working with the default Apache installation, though it was a lot of work, and I just stumbled over the solution. A blank page with a column of numerals on the left side. Sorry, that's all new...

Yes, you need to turn off the Mac installed version of Apache so you can run MAMP. But, you found that out and so Im confused of what your issue is now? When you to go http://localhost:8888 what comes up, anything? Have you tried removing the "Include" at the bottom for the time being? Do you the Mac firewall turned off? If on, is 8888 allowed? Tried turning off your...

What about with MAMP?

How does one set up sub domains with the apache that Mac OsX comes with? EDIT: Or (Preferably) with MAMP?

I believe it used to say this on the MAMP website but it doesn't say that anymore that I can see. They might have changed it since I last used it, and perhaps it does now start automatically. ...

Can you elaborate on your comments re MAMP? .... testing vs production. I'm using it on my laptop to develop sites and it's a great solution. The app lets you turn Apache or Mysql or both on/off at any time

MAMP is really only for testing purposes not really for production use. You have to have the application open all the time it seems otherwise MySQL doesn't work from what I remember. The easiest thing to do is go here for php http://www.entropy.ch/software/macosx/php/ Download MySQL from mysql.com and the configuration isn't really any different than it used to be. You...

it doesn't get easier or better than this: http://www.mamp.info/en/index.php