Apache, MySQL and PHP

[crystallake]

I need to know the proper downloads for MySQL and PHP to run under Apache to get vBulletin to run. Does anyone have any links to downloads and proper configuration documentation?

[Wayne Luke]

MySQL - www.mysql.com (http://www.mysql.com)
You want to download the latest Community Edition listed as GA (Generally Available) of the software for your Operating System. I believe it is 5.0.51

PHP - www.php.net (http://www.php.net)
You want to download the latest GA version which is 5.2.6 for your operating system. If you are installing under Windows, I recommend avoiding the installer and downloading the ZIP file. Takes a little more effort to configure but it is the most complete package.

If you want APC, then you will need to download the PECL package from www.php.net (http://www.php.net) as well.

The respective sites have documentation for installation on your operating system.

[transpetaflops]

If you're using Linux or *BSD (and probably others too) they all have their own software package manager (APT, Portage, Ports). You don't have to download the source code directly from the manufacturer. The package manager takes care of this for you and applies the appropriate patches automatically for your system.
/PP