Trial version, install on local computer?

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   I downloaded the trial version because I think this is the cart I need. I have never done a shopping cart before. When opening I saw it stated all elements would not work unless installed on a server. I am trying this out, so was hoping that I could install it on my personal computer to make sure I can actually do it, before purchasing.

Any help from all of you? Can I install the cart on my local computer and figure out how to use it first, or do I need to somehow install it on a windows server (I will be using FP 2003) for the website.

Thanks for any help!

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twinrocks Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: July/29/06 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote twinrocks Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Trial version, install on local computer? Posted: July/30/06 at 11:17pm
	I downloaded the trial version because I think this is the cart I need. I have never done a shopping cart before. When opening I saw it stated all elements would not work unless installed on a server. I am trying this out, so was hoping that I could install it on my personal computer to make sure I can actually do it, before purchasing. Any help from all of you? Can I install the cart on my local computer and figure out how to use it first, or do I need to somehow install it on a windows server (I will be using FP 2003) for the website. Thanks for any help!

mikeb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: March/17/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 194	Post Options Post Reply Quote mikeb Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July/31/06 at 8:58am
	You need a server to run a shopping cart. Either you have to have a server running or the shopping cart if its a shopping cart service provides the service. Shopping carts do complex database queries and other mathmatical operations. These sorts of operations require a server to perform. You can install the trial without the server and do everything up to the point of actually seeing the cart running.....at that point, you should be able to publish it to your ISP. Create a separate subweb and have your ISP make it an application root and you can view it off there if you don't want to do anything to your current running website.