XAMPP Installation on Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide

XAMPP is an easy-to-install Apache distribution containing MariaDB, PHP, and Perl that allows you to build and test WordPress websites offline. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing XAMPP on a Linux system.

Step 1: Download the XAMPP File

The first step is to download the XAMPP file from the official website. You can do this by clicking on the link to go to the XAMPP download page and scrolling down to the section for Linux. Choose any version you like and click on the 'Download' button.

Step 2: Start the Installation Process

Once you have downloaded the XAMPP file, it's time to start the installation process. The file that gets downloaded is an installer script. To run the script, open your terminal and navigate to the folder where you saved the downloaded XAMPP installer script.

Step 3: Make the Installer Script Executable

The first thing you need to do is make the installer script executable. You can do this by typing the following command in your terminal:

`sudo chmod +x xampp-linux-version-n`

Replace 'n' with the name of the installer script you downloaded. For example, if you named it 'xampp-osx-7.4.21-0-installer.dmg', you would type `sudo chmod +x xampp-osx-7.4.21-0-installer.dmg`.

Step 4: Run the Installer Script

Now that the script is executable, you can run it by typing:

`sudo ./xampp-linux-version-n`

Replace 'n' with the name of the installer script you downloaded.

The installation process should start automatically. You will be prompted to select the options you want to install and use. Just click through and follow the prompts.

Step 5: Install XAMPP

Once you have selected the options, you can start the installation process by clicking on the 'Install' button. The installer will then download and install the necessary files.

Step 6: Verify the Installation

After the installation is complete, you can verify that XAMPP has been installed successfully by opening a terminal window and typing:

`sudo xampp`

This should start the XAMPP control panel, which allows you to manage your Apache server, MySQL database, and other services.

XAMPP is an easy-to-install web-server solution that works locally on your PC. With these steps, you can easily install XAMPP on a Linux system and start building and testing WordPress websites offline.

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