what does that mean? Did I do this wrong? Iam trying to figure out how to create a database. Is this going to be hard if I have never done it before? PLEASE help- thanks

I - I am trying to use MYSQL under wamp for the very first time. I need to create a database- or at least try before I end up hiring someone to do it for me..can you please tell me the very firt step I need to do ? I went under database butthere is so much info- I dont know were to begin.

Also- does this go online- live right away as Im building it? Becasue after I downloaded wamp I noticed that there was someting called side NOTE on my desktop too- but Imnot sure if this is just part of Vista?

thanks so much!!
also- it keeps saying INTRANET is turned off- what does that mean?
Thanks for all your help..I tried to tyoe root and LOL..my computer beeped really loud and scared me....This is my vert first time doing this- do you think I can do it or just hire someone instead?

Thanks so much again!!

I m interested in creating my own virtual pet site- but I can t find any descriptive tutorials. All of the php tutorials I find start with "hello world" echo- and I ve gotten that now.

Does anyone know a comprehensive php utorial that can start me on a pet site- similar to teripets.com- nutrinopets.com- or misticpets.com?

Can I create the mysql database first using a different tool and then use RoR to configure and script with it? I ask because there are many other tools out there such as appgini that quickly and efficiently create mysql databases and from what I have seen- RoR is not quite so nimble in that area unless I am missing something.

Also I think we should tell all those poor people using php and javascript about ruby on rails.Newbs like myself- go for instant rails.
http://rubyforge.org/
to get on rails.

I am looking to add a comments section to my web page. I want it to be managed via a MySql database so that I can pull the e-mail addresses that are entered. Can anyone recommend a free script that is easy to install and easy to manage. My PHP knowledge is pretty minimal. Thanks-
Vivian-

That is exactly what I am looking for. I ve been searching constantly and nothing was quite right. Thanks!