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==What is Git and why use it?== | ==What is Git and why use it?== | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Git_(software) Git] allows Moodlers not only to quickly download the latest versions of Moodle but also to [[File:git-pushpull-modelEDITED.png|200px|thumb|left|Git cycle]] download and test out fixes by developers and to share with others their own changes which may potentially get integrated into Moodle for the benefit of everyone. In this page we are merely going to use the system to download Moodle onto our computer- see the cycle in yellow in the screenshot: | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Git_(software) Git] allows Moodlers not only to quickly download the latest versions of Moodle but also to [[File:git-pushpull-modelEDITED.png|200px|thumb|left|Git cycle]] download and test out fixes by developers and to share with others their own changes which may potentially get integrated into Moodle for the benefit of everyone. In this page we are merely going to use the system to download Moodle onto our computer- (see the cycle in yellow in the screenshot)Git makes it easy for us to update Moodle when new versions come out each week, and it gives you the potential when more familiar with it to grab other changes and help test it. However, if you merely want to have Moodle on your Windows pc to practise and try things out and are NOT really interested in having all the latest changes then it might be easier for you to use the [http://download.moodle.org/windows/ All in one Windows Installer package] instead. | ||
==Getting the WAMP server== | |||
#Go to[ http://www.wampserver.com/en/] and click the Download button | |||
#You will probably need to click the button '''Wampserver (64 bits &PHP 5.3) 2.2E''' but to be sure, here is how to [http://tips4pc.com/computer_tips_and_tricks/do_i_have_a_32bit_or_64bit_operating_system.htm check if your pc is 64 bit or 32 bit]) | |||
#You may get a warning '''You must install Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package x86 or x64''' - download the appropriate package for you. This may take some time. When it is done, come back to [ http://www.wampserver.com/en/] and click the Download button again. | |||
Revision as of 09:58, 21 August 2012
This page is for non-technical Windows users who would like to be able to keep a copy of Moodle on their computers that they can easily and regularly update.
NOTE: These guidelines are intended for a Standard Moodle installation on a Windows PC for a private or test Moodle installation, NOT a production (public) site or service. If you wish to install Moodle on a public site using Git then please see Git for Administrators. If you wish to contribute fixes or improvements using Git please see Development: Git for developers
What you need to install Moodle on your Windows pc
- somewhere on your pc to house it and keep it working,with a database to maintain its records. We will use WAMP server
- the Moodle files themselves. We will use Github for Windows
What is Git and why use it?
Git allows Moodlers not only to quickly download the latest versions of Moodle but also to
download and test out fixes by developers and to share with others their own changes which may potentially get integrated into Moodle for the benefit of everyone. In this page we are merely going to use the system to download Moodle onto our computer- (see the cycle in yellow in the screenshot)Git makes it easy for us to update Moodle when new versions come out each week, and it gives you the potential when more familiar with it to grab other changes and help test it. However, if you merely want to have Moodle on your Windows pc to practise and try things out and are NOT really interested in having all the latest changes then it might be easier for you to use the All in one Windows Installer package instead.
Getting the WAMP server
- Go to[ http://www.wampserver.com/en/] and click the Download button
- You will probably need to click the button Wampserver (64 bits &PHP 5.3) 2.2E but to be sure, here is how to check if your pc is 64 bit or 32 bit)
- You may get a warning You must install Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package x86 or x64 - download the appropriate package for you. This may take some time. When it is done, come back to [ http://www.wampserver.com/en/] and click the Download button again.
