How to install XAMPP on Ubuntu Linux and running as normal user

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Step 2: Run the Installer in Ubuntu Linux

The next step assumes you are still on the Ubuntu Download Directory (my path is: /home/melbin/Downloads) and still logged in as root. Into the terminal, enter the command below:

root@fwh2:/home/melbin/Downloads# tar xvfz xampp-linux-1.7.3a.tar.gz -C /opt

Double check that the syntax is correct before proceeding, and then press enter. Linux will extract the files in the archive and place them in the /opt/ path on your Linux computer.

After this is done, reboot your computer with:

root@fwh2:/home/melbin/Downloads# sudo reboot

The third step in this process is to verify your installation. Log in in as root again, and then try starting XAMPP. You should not see any errors. (Below is an example of a successful installation):

root@fwh2:/home/melbin# /opt/lampp/lampp start

Starting XAMPP for Linux 1.7.3a...

XAMPP: Starting Apache with SSL (and PHP5)...

XAMPP: Starting MySQL...

XAMPP: Starting ProFTPD...

XAMPP for Linux started.