upgrading php in apache

[Chamomile]

I have an apache/php/mysql set up on win2000 which I installed using an
idiot-proof
installer package (Foxserv) - it has served me well, but I need to upgrade
the PHP
(at least to 4.3.10 to match my webhost provider) and also install the GD
libraries
I have searched around , but cannot find a straigtforward explanation as to
how to go about it.
I have downloaded the appropriate (I think) stuff for php 4.3.10 and GD
but the installation instructions are baffling - with no mention of an
'upgrade' process.
I am nervous about breaking what I have, so dont want to go barging in and
start overwriting files etc..
Any pointers to a guide in plain english or other resources would be
appreciated.

[Stijn Verholen]

Re: upgrading php in apache

Chamomile wrote:[color=blue]
> I have an apache/php/mysql set up on win2000 which I installed using an
> idiot-proof
> installer package (Foxserv) - it has served me well, but I need to upgrade
> the PHP
> (at least to 4.3.10 to match my webhost provider) and also install the GD
> libraries
> I have searched around , but cannot find a straigtforward explanation as to
> how to go about it.
> I have downloaded the appropriate (I think) stuff for php 4.3.10 and GD
> but the installation instructions are baffling - with no mention of an
> 'upgrade' process.
> I am nervous about breaking what I have, so dont want to go barging in and
> start overwriting files etc..
> Any pointers to a guide in plain english or other resources would be
> appreciated.
>[/color]

If you are using an installer package, then the documentation should be
on their site.
Otherwise, there are excellent guides at
- http://www.apache.org
- http://www.php.net
- http://www.boutell.com/gd/

Google always helps, too.

Good luck !


Stijn