MySQL + PHPnuke = help

I'm a complete noob at this so bare with me...

I installed MySQL and it appears to be working fine. Created the Datebase using the "mysqladmin create" command and filled the database with tables using my .sql text file provided by PHPnuke.

I then edited the config.php file and added my username and password. However, when I open admin.php or index.php in IE, all I get is text.

What I need help on is where do I put all the PHPnuke files? Do I have to have a web server with MySQL enabled/installed or can I just use localhost on Windows XP like I have running now?

All the resources I find on the internet assume the user has some knowledge of MySQL and PHP. Are there any resources that explain it in more simple terms?

[Uranium-235]

files? what kind of files?

dosen't PHP nuke have thier own forum?

dosen't PHP nuke have thier own forum?

Hmmm....

I thought it would be ok to ask here but I guess I was wrong. :/

[Uranium-235]

just that, I dont' think anyone here has ever dealt with PHPNUke. they can probably help you better

hehe.. I thought you were telling me to go someplace else and ask.




TWL doesn't use PHPnuke?

[Uranium-235]

nope. TWL just uses SSI. Although in the future, we'll be switching to a new CMS (a heavily modified version of the one hardwarepub used).

[Aemon_]

did you ever get your phpNuke help Uranium? they use it over at VoidedWarranty (TWL is my one true love though).

later

[Uranium-235]

it was CIK that needed he help.

I'm a PHP master myself, I woulen't use Nuke, I use my own written stuff

hell I wrote my own blogger in a 6-8 hours

I have 2 weeks of MS Project and after that, I have intro to programming which will take me to the end of the semester. PHP and Java are going to be covered so maybe I can get a better understanding of it.

For the first time, I'm actually looking forward to doing some programming.

sounds like the webserver isn't properly configured to execute PHP?