XAMPP is an easy to install Apache distribution containing MySQL, PHP and Perl. XAMPP is really very easy to install and to use - just download, extract and start.

I've used a few diferant server apps before and Xampp worked the best for me.

Just like there site says Xampp is realy easy to use, & comes with alot of features built in like:  Apache, MySQL, PHP + PEAR, Perl, mod_php, mod_perl, mod_ssl, OpenSSL, phpMyAdmin & Webalizer just to name a few.

Our review will highlight some of the features but not all since there are alot of differant programs included with Xampp.

Whats included in Xampp:

1. Apache 2.0.54
2. MySQL 4.1.12
3. PHP 5.0.4 + PHP 4.3.11 + PEAR
4. eAccelerator 0.9.3
5. PHP-Switch win32 1.0
6. XAMPP Control Version 1.0 from http://www.nat32.com/
7. XAMPP Security 1.0
8. SQLite 2.8.15
9. OpenSSL 0.9.7g
10. phpMyAdmin 2.6.2-pl1
11. ADODB 4.63
12. Mercury Mail Transport System for Win32 and NetWare Systems v4.01a
13. FileZilla FTP Server 0.9.8a
14. Webalizer 2.01-10
15. Zend Optimizer 2.5.7
    

A closer look at the controle Panel

As you can see the XAMPP Control is simple start & stop of items on the server.