How to Install XAMPP on Linux

XAMPP is a free, easy-to-install package that includes Apache, MariaDB, PHP, and Perl. It's a web-server solution that allows you to build and test WordPress websites offline. In this tutorial, we'll go through the steps of installing XAMPP on Linux.

Step 1: Download the XAMPP File

To start the installation process, you need to download the latest version of XAMPP from its official website. On the Download page, click on the Linux version to download it on your system.

Step 2: Make the Installer Script Executable

After downloading the XAMPP file, you'll receive an installer script. First, change permissions for the XAMPP script by typing in a variation of this code:

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

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

Step 3: Run the Installer Script

Once the script is executable, run it by typing:

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

Make sure to use the correct name of the installation file in place of `xampp-linux-version-n`.

Installing XAMPP on Arch Linux and Ubuntu

The process of installing XAMPP is similar for both Arch Linux and Ubuntu. However, we'll provide separate steps for each distribution.

Arch Linux:

* Open your terminal and navigate to your downloads folder (or wherever you saved the downloaded XAMPP installer script).

* Run the installer script by typing `sudo ./xampp-linux-version-n`.

Ubuntu:

* To install XAMPP on Ubuntu, first, download its latest package or installer from its official website.

* Once the download is complete, navigate to your downloads folder and run the installer script by typing `sudo ./xampp-linux-version-n`.

That's it! You've successfully installed XAMPP on Linux. You can now use XAMPP to build and test WordPress websites offline.

Remember, the process of installing XAMPP is similar for different versions, so don't worry about changing the version numbers where necessary. Just follow these steps, and you'll be up and running with XAMPP in no time.

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