[Demalii]

I used to use Sokkit which would turn on a db and sql and I could host the website on my pc and edit it, etc.. that way I could just upload the new db's or web edits etc..

Is there something cleaner than sokkit and newer? I'm on vista 64

[kmote]

Well you could use xampp which is apache, mysql, php, and phpmyadmin all bundled up along with a control panel in one windows installer. You shouldn't use this for production stuff though it's really just a development tool/aid. To do it properly you should install the components seperately and we have a guide for that here.

[Demalii]

well I downloaded easyphp and it is very simple and clean and allows me to edit web files and create the website on my pc. I don't understand the difference between production and development. To me, that's the same thing, said differently. Although EasyPHP said the same thing, I don't understand there difference but I can do what I need to, install databases and have mysql.. put the website together etc..

I'll check out the software you posted, but what's the difference from development and production? Is development the creation of the site and production is the "hosting" of it?