Hey everyone! I've been at this for three days now, trying to install WordPress along with MySQL, MariaDB, Apache, XAMPP, and phpMyAdmin on my CachyOS. It feels impossible! I keep hitting roadblocks, and most guides I find are outdated. I've attempted installations via Octopi and the terminal, but whenever something breaks, I just end up deleting everything because I don't want any of the broken files lingering around. I'm not sure if the packages are faulty or if I'm just missing something. As a total newbie, I could really use your help! Thanks a ton in advance, and sorry if I'm being a bit dim here.
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Just a thought—why are you trying to use both MySQL and MariaDB? Also, is it really necessary to use XAMPP alongside all these components?
Wow, three days of struggle already? You've officially earned the 'Arch baptism by fire' badge! It can be really tough to piece together Apache, PHP, MySQL/MariaDB, and phpMyAdmin on CachyOS, especially since most guides are outdated. Since CachyOS is based on Arch, I’d recommend either going for a pre-packaged solution like XAMPP or LocalWP. They bundle everything you need into one easy-to-install package. If you’d rather stick with CachyOS, check out more recent Arch or Manjaro tutorials to ensure you're using commands that actually work with your system.
If it helps, one classic approach is to boot from a Linux USB stick. If it checks out well, just install it that way. But honestly, if you're struggling that much with installing packages, it might be worth considering a different distro that's a bit more user-friendly; your challenges might be more about CachyOS than anything else.
I really just want to get this specific setup working on CachyOS, though. Switching distros isn't what I need right now.
What do you suggest then? Should I just go with one of them?