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curiouswebster

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I plan to install MAMP on a Mac...any reason to be cautious?
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Interesting. I am glad I asked the follow-up questions. Security is a major concern of mine<br><br>I always prefer using software that many on EE already know about, like MAMP. Is there a way to <br>make WAMP as secure as VincentFox? Or, is WAMP itself a security risk?<br><br>Thanks.
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I need a local PHP Dev environment and expect MAMP to be a better choice that WAMP, especially since I only open Windows when I have to.<br><br>Are there any comments or hints about installing MAMP which may save me some pain later?<br><br>Thanks
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I need a local PHP Dev environment and expect MAMP to be a better choice that WAMP, especially since I only open Windows when I have to.
Are there any comments or hints about installing MAMP which may save me some pain later?
Thanks

PHP: Any pre-install comments about me installing MAMP?

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