text: what program should i install if i want my com to be php server? pls include a link. thank you. assuming you're working with windows:  you need a web server. apache is the best option: http://httpd.apache.org/download.cgi  then, you need to install php: http://www.php.net/downloads.php  and finally, to configure your new httpd server.   the full explanation at this link: http://www.php-mysql-tutorial.com/install-apache-php-mysql.php  edit: if you're a linux user, it's quite simple with synaptic and other packet managers.