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How Do I Download Php on Linux?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 3 min read
How Do I Download Php on Linux?
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How do I download and install PHP on Linux?

Install PHP on Linux

  1. Installation.
  2. aptitude install php5 libapache2-mod-php5 and to restart apache web server (we used version 2) /etc/init.d/apache2.
  3. Install PHP on CentOS Linux.
  4. Prerequisite and Installation.
  5. Restart apache:
  6. Previous: Installing php and php extensions on windows. Next: Install PHP on IIS in Windows 7.

How do I get PHP on Linux?

How to check the PHP version on Linux

  1. Open a bash shell terminal and use the command “php –version” or “php -v” to get the version of PHP installed on the system. …
  2. You can also check for the package versions installed on the system to get the PHP version. …
  3. Let’s create a PHP file with content as shown below.
Maya Lin-Takahashi
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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.