There’s a kickstarter for web developers that includes WordPress

Suggest that you check: https://www.ampps.com/
They have a WinXP-32, this site will give you a suite that can install all the packages.

On the other hand you put together a webserver in a RaspberryPi computer to connect to your LAN (or just your PC using a crossover cable) or WLAN. You would need a RaPi and a camera memory card, all the software is free.
Any of the RaPi variants would do, even the basic “Pi Zero” like this one on EBay:

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Lots of info here:
https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-zero/
This could work out cheaper than the kickstarter project, and you could be using it by the end of the week.

• This reply was modified 6 years, 10 months ago by RossMitchell.
• This reply was modified 6 years, 10 months ago by Jan Dembowski. Reason: Removed ebay link

OK! A few things. Please do not post Kickstarter or eBay links here. That’s not what these forums are for and I removed both.

There are a few things you can try with varying amount of difficulty.

1. Install a WAMP such as what Ross suggested. That’s a good site and there are others.

2. If you are comfortable with setting up a Raspberry Pi on your network then this is pretty good too.

https://inabox.blog/

3. The Pi Zero can be made into fully USB powered ether device. This one is pretty complicated and needs some work on the Pi Zero image as well as your PC. Not a lot but again, complicated.

https://learn.adafruit.com/turning-your-raspberry-pi-zero-into-a-usb-gadget/ethernet-gadget

The WAMP option is the most straight forward. If you are savvy with the PC then this too is a good option.

https://local.getflywheel.com/

I was really hoping to see someone could relate and provide steps to my first question. Well…

(@rossmitchell)

Thank you for at least paying attention to the type of system I had.

(@rossmitchell) and (@jdembowski)

I went against my better judgement and installed the bundle stack and my system is screwed and that could’ve been not just that bundle but everything I had done trying to get the localhost setup mixed in with bundle stack’s scripts. I’ve been trying to restore my system back to what it was by doing a system restore, which usually goes smoothly, but it’s whatever. My system is still functional, just not optimally…I’ll figure it out.

I have absolutely no knowledge on raspberry pi, but if I have to really resort to taking time, I already don’t have enough of, out of my schedule to research and learn it and troubleshoot (this stuff never goes as planned), then the ebay link to the product you ((@rossmitchell)), said would work would be most appreciated rather than me researching trying to find the best one to use (that would be a shortcut to save me some time). However, (@jdembowski), deems it to be an unacceptable part of a working solution for whatever reason.

(@jdembowski)

The reason why I posted the type of system I have was because it’s key to anyone that will choose to help me find a solution. I have one system not multiple computers laying around.

You stated, “Please do not post Kickstarter or eBay links here. That’s not what these forums are for and I removed both.” Then you turn around in the same breath and post links to another e-commerce website, maybe that’s your website (?) or someone you know (?), and then two other websites called Flywheel and Blog In A Box that is irrelevant to what I was asking in both questions. If I have to build something and on something I have no knowledge on then I’d much rather have someone else do it and pay them for the time saving device (much like this computer I have; I didn’t build it, Lenovo did and they were paid for it by me).

I never stated I wanted to build the device, I keep forgetting the name of it, on Kickstarter…ah!, the OS2…as I even said, “Dang why can’t these things already be on the market??” which is very clear that I want to be able to go the store or someone and just buy it, again like I have done with my smartphones, TVs, movies, music, food, furniture, etc. Having to DIY/build it is not similar to a finished product. Knowing that I am already experiencing issues trying to build on this desktop that I have should let you know my experience level. I put all this in my post for a reason that was obviously ignored. And I had to waste my time reading through content and other e-commerce links you as well as (@rossmitchell) posted that was not relevant, but you want to ding me and publicly on posting a link to a Kickstarter and (@rossmitchell) for his ebay link. So, these forums are for irrelevant answers and have your post to model after with the exception of posting e-commerce links and relevant ones as that is reserved for WordPress forum staff members (or not and maybe just one abusing the position).

I asked a relative to try to see if it was just my machine and that WAMP setup is not working with his machine either. While it’s not guaranteed to work, it seems like I’m really going to have to buy a whole new and updated computer for this, which is whack. Not only is that going to be costly, but I already don’t like Microsoft and Windows 10 (was able to try it when it was free) is awful, nosy, pushy and missing functionalities that I deem important and currently use frequently. Definitely not buying a Mac and Linux isn’t compatible with the software I use that is based or built around Windows. I’ve got much to think about and calculate.

Thanks anyway.

Also if I could change my title, I would.

Wait. What?

Then you turn around in the same breath and post links to another e-commerce website, maybe that’s your website (?) or someone you know (?), and then two other websites called Flywheel and Blog In A Box that is irrelevant to what I was asking in both questions. If I have to build something and on something I have no knowledge on then I’d much rather have someone else do it and pay them for the time saving device (much like this computer I have; I didn’t build it, Lenovo did and they were paid for it by me).

I have absolutely no idea how you came to that blatantly erroneous conclusion. Ross and I try to help you and you resort to insulting my integrity?

These are the links I posted. All three of them. I’ll explain so that you might hopefully understand.

This is the site for an opensource effort to bring WordPress to a $35 computer called the Raspberry Pi.
– https://inabox.blog/

I would post a link to the Raspberry Pi but I’d rather not have you question that.

This is the learning site for a hobby site that sells electronic components and kits to people who want to learn and share what they learn. The word “learn” in the URL is a big clue.
– https://learn.adafruit.com/turning-your-raspberry-pi-zero-into-a-usb-gadget/ethernet-gadget

I posted that link because you can run a Raspberry Pi Zero with just a USB connection to your PC or Mac. That’s a $10 computer and it runs WordPress on Linux well. I won’t post a link to that either.

This link is also an opensource effort to bring WordPress to your desktop. It’s very popular and easy to setup. It’s highly recommended by many people in the community.
https://local.getflywheel.com/

A little searching on the Internet would have told you these things. You could have asked here without the accusations.

I have no connection to any of those sites. I have used the last two. The first one? I’ve never used that myself but it was written and developed by people I trust in the community.

Give this forum guideline a read. It may help you. It’s a link on this site and I may have contributed to the text there.

https://www.ads-software.com/support/guidelines/

Look at the image when I post. See this part?

The forum moderators here review and moderate these forums. You posted a Kickstarter link. I explained why that was redacted, same with the ebay link.

I then attempted to assist you. In turn, you insulted me. Well done.

I won’t reply to your essay posts nor do I intend to assist you any longer. Try not to impugn other people’s motivations here again.