[Chixla] MySQL +PHP+ appache install troubles

[SMichelle]

> Anybody out there who can help me with a MySQL + PHP + Apache
> install/config? I've had a terrible time with setting this up on a
> laptop for a school project. Had no trouble with MySQL,but either I
> can get apache running OK, but it won't talk to PHP, or I can
> configure it with PHP, but I get connection denied from localhost. 
> 
> I can provide full specs of what I've done if anybody cares to take a
> stab at this.
> 
> -Lorie

Hi Lorie!
Possibly. First I just want to clarify the problem. I a bit confused as
to what is not working ... the webserver itself or the apache php
connection.
-- You have successfully installed MySQL, yes? You can connect using the
mysql client and talk to the server?
-- You have successfully installed Apache, but can't start the server?
-- You have successfully installed PHP, and the php-mysql libraries but
the Apache web server is not recognizing the embeded PHP scripts?
What distribution are you using? How was the above software installed,
(i.e., rpm, apt-get, source etc.)
Thanks.
/Sharon