[TriLUG] Loading Apache and PHP

[Joey O'Doherty]

With regards to security updates just keep:

# SECURITY
deb http://security.debian.org stable/updates main contrib non-free

in your /etc/apt/sources.list and you'll be good to go.

Jeremy Portzer wrote:
> On 19 Sep 2002, Lisa C. Boyd wrote:
> 
> 
>>I recently purchased a book to get started with PHP and in the beginning
>>it talks about loading apache and php. The book goes through directions
>>for downloading the latest copy from each site and installing it that
>>way. I wanted to get opinions/advice on doing this vs. using the version
>>that would be installed with apt-get (Debian - stable).
>>
>>Is it better to run the latest? Or is it ok to be back a few versions?
>>Any recommendations on versions to run (or stay away from)??
> 
> 
> I don't think you will have any problems with the PHP versions available
> from debian.  For getting started, any PHP 4.x should be fine.  Once you
> become a more advanced developer, then you can worry about being cutting
> edge.  Of course, keep abreast of any security updates.
> 
> --Jeremy


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