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@@ -48,4 +48,33 @@ Laravel is a clean and classy framework for PHP web development. Freeing you fro
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### Other Topics
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- <a href="#lang">Localization</a>
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-- <a href="#crypt">Encryption</a>
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+- <a href="#crypt">Encryption</a>
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+<a name="installation"></a>
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+## Requirements & Installation
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+### Requirements
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+- Apache, nginx, or another compatible web server.
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+- PHP 5.3+ (which supports namespaces, closures, etc.)
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+### Installation
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+1. Download Laravel
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+2. Extract the Laravel archive and upload the contents to your web server.
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+3. Set the URL of your application in the **application/config/application.php** file.
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+4. Navigate to your application in a web browser.
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+If all is well, you should see a pretty Laravel splash page. Get ready, there is lots more to learn!
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+### Extras
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+Installaing the following goodies will help you take full advantage of Laravel, but they are not required:
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+- SQLite, MySQL, or PostgreSQL PDO drivers.
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+- Memcached or APC.
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+### Problems?
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+- Make sure the **public** directory is the document root of your web server.
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+- If you are using mod\_rewrite, set the **index** option in **application/config/application.php** to an empty string.
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Taylor Otwell