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Localhost Versions of XAMPP for Mojave

  • May 4, 2019
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Hello:

I've upgraded my Mac OS to Mojave. After launching DW CC, I attempted to activate one of my DW pages but got this message:  "Safari can't connect to the server "localhost". Apple advises me that the "localhost app that I use — XAMPP (5.631-0) — is not a 64-bit version that Mojave will soon require.

I Google-searched "XAMPP 64-bit version for Mojave" and found six versions available. [I planned to attach a screenshot of those versions but I no longer see an option to do that. Is there another way to add screenshots to Adobe forums? Hope so.]

I'll now type the list of versions:

7.1.28 / PHP 7.1.28 @ 144 Mb

7.2.17 / PHP 7.2.17 @ 145 Mb

7.3.4 / PHP 7.3.4 @ 145 Mb

7.1.28 / PHP 7.1.28 @ 305 Mb

7.2.17 / / PHP 7.2.17 @ 306 Mb

7.3.4 / PHP 7.3.4 @ 311 Mb

On what bases do I determine which XAMPP version to choose?

Thanks, in advance.

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I'd checked that informational tooltip but didn't see any difference in inclusions. I'll attach each screenshot with the hope that someone experienced in XAMPP can explain why I might need one-sized version over the other.

Here's the smaller version's inclusions:

And here's that larger version's inclusions that appear to be identical:

Hoping that someone "in the know" about XAPP can help me choose the appropriate version.

Thanks, again, Nancy!

Warren

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Hello, again, Nancy:

I've upgraded my host/server to PHP-7.2.

For XAMPP for Mac OS X, I learned that the larger of the two versions of version 7.2.17 is for its upper-level "VM" capability, for which I have no Need. So, I've downloaded the smaller 145 Mb version of it.

And, "Localhost" works well with DW CC, after both upgrades. I thank you for guiding me on the processes.

Sincerely,

Warren

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Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
Community Expert
May 4, 2019

Which PHP version does your remote server have?  Ideally your localhost should be identical to your production server's configuration.   Also the deprecated  server behaviors that were removed from DW CC won't work on PHP 7 or higher.  So if your site is still relying on old code, you need a server that uses older PHP 5.6 or lower.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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May 4, 2019

Hello, Nancy:

It's good to find another prompt e-reply from you.    (  ; - )

I don't understand all of what you've written, however, I've emailed the tech support department of my host/server, including your helpful comment. I trust that they'll understand it and I'll soon be advised of the most appropriate PHP-compatible version of XAMPP for me to download and install.

Thanks, Nancy. I'll follow up with a forum reply once I learn the recommended version.

BTW: Is there a way to attach a screenshot in this new JIVE forum format? Hope so.

Warren

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May 7, 2019

The PHP version on your server is what you need to install locally.  But PHP 5.4 is end of life.  Support  for it ended last year so there will be no more security patches. 

https://haydenjames.io/php-5-6-eol-end-of-life-php-7-compatibility-check/

This might be a good time to upgrade your site's PHP version to 7 or 7.2 from your c-Panel.  Or else get an older version of Xampp that supports 5.6

Xampp for older versions of PHP

https://sourceforge.net/projects/xampp/files/XAMPP%20Mac%20OS%20X/

It's your choice.


Hi, Nancy:

I've now upgraded to PHP-7.2. I'm ready to download XAMPP-7.2.17 but wonder which of two such versions (shown in my screenshot above) is better for me. I presume that the 145 Mb app for PHP-7.2.17 is adequate, however, the XAMPP site doesn't suggest why I might want the smaller app over the 306 Mb file.

Assuming that you know about the sizes or capacities, what might cause me to prefer one size over the other?

Thank you very much, Nancy.

PS, Following up on my sidebar inquiry last week, when I opened the forum site just now, using Safari (as opposed to Chrome), the previously hidden toolbar automatically appeared! Hoooooooray!

(  ; - )

Warren

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