After hours of trying to get #xampp to work without sudo permission, I got to the point that I would need to modify the source code.
So instead I decided to remove the module and start anew. This time with a different approach of only installing the one service I currently need from xampp, which is the #MySQL server. Though might go with #MariaDB instead.
Are there any downsides of going with MariaDB over MySQL, considering that the project was written for MySQL?
Setting up the MariaDB is so much easier than xampp. Figured it out like in an hour.
Just reflecting now back to how many hours it took me to setup groups to then allow other users to use xampp, only to come to the end of line, and learn that the user needs sudo permissions.
On my other workstation, xampp was always finicky. Hopefully I can apply the new knowledge onto the other system.
@barefootstache These kinds of learning curves / time-holes is why I discontinued my time in this realm (without bashing it all too much).
If it wasn't bad enough at the start with trial and error with hardware also not working (and probably my brain power), it was all one big consideration "should I throw myself at this stuff... more than I already have?" and so I answered that and even if I was clever think I save my time somewhat.
I'm happy about the decision and sometimes every-changing playing fields.
Although xammp / lamp stuff and it's components has stayed quite standard / robust / decent (but really I have little experience even to say here).
We have to spend our somehow... And things that aren't robust / simple / always changing I think is how people go off suggestions...
@barefootstache
"Developer Memes" @DeveloperMemes
recommended for fun / truth
- Types of errors & learning curves
- Why not to go deep into tech
- Humour / Truth Mixed
- Memes highlighting the irony / fun / blessing/trouble of People and Tech as interaction (or lack of)
Let me know 1 fave you have from there...
