Easiest way to create a virtual LAMP machine on Windows XP? [closed]
Download free VMWare player and install one of the pre-made Open Source LAMP VMs from the VMWare appliance marketplace. VMs are also available in many places other than the appliance marketplace.
VM's are great - I love them. But if you're in a real hurry to get started, take a look at WAMPserver for Windows: http://www.wampserver.com/en/
VMWare requires you to submit your contact information to download VMWare server.
Sun's VirtualBox gets the job done and you can just download the application without registration or hassles. Set it up with "Host Networking" and you'll be able to connect to the LAMP instance via SSH with its own IP address in your LAN.
Click here to download pre-built Virtual Box images, akin to VMWare virtual appliances.