How to Install Dudle on Windows 11

Dudle is an open-source scheduling software that is easy to install on Windows 11. Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Download Dudle

Download the latest version of Dudle from the following link: dudle">http://primelife.ercim.eu/results/opensource/63-dudle

Step 2: Extract the Files

Extract the downloaded Dudle file into a specific folder on your local disk.

Step 3: Install Apache

Dudle requires an Apache server to run on Windows 11. Download the latest version of Apache for Windows from the following link: http://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.cgi. Choose a nearby location and download the file.

Next, install Apache by following these steps:

1. Double-click on the downloaded Apache file to start the installation process.
2. Choose the installation directory where you want to install Apache.
3. Click on "Install" to begin the installation process.
4. After the installation is complete, click on "Finish."

Step 4: Install PHP

Dudle requires PHP to operate on Windows 11. Download the latest version of PHP from the following link: http://windows.php.net/download/. Select the appropriate version for your Windows 11 system, and download the file.

To install PHP, follow these steps:

1. Double-click on the downloaded PHP file to start the installation process.
2. Choose the installation directory where you want to install PHP.
3. Select the "Add PHP to system path" option.
4. Click on "Install" to begin the installation process.
5. After the installation is complete, click on "Finish."

Step 5: Configure Apache

To configure Apache to work with PHP, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Apache installation directory and locate the "httpd.conf" file.
2. Open the "httpd.conf" file using a text editor.
3. Find the following line:

#LoadModule php7_module "C:/php/php7apache2_4.dll"

4. Remove the "#" at the beginning of the line to uncomment it.
5. Change the path in the line to match the PHP installation directory on your system.
6. Save and close the "httpd.conf" file.

Step 6: Start Apache

Start the Apache server by following these steps:

1. Open the "Command Prompt" as an administrator.
2. Navigate to the "bin" folder in the Apache installation directory.
3. Type "httpd.exe" and press "Enter" to start the Apache server.

Step 7: Install Dudle

To install Dudle, follow these steps:

1. Move the extracted Dudle folder to the "htdocs" folder in the Apache installation directory.
2. Open a browser and go to the following URL: http://localhost/dudle/setup/
3. Follow the installation wizard to complete the process.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Dudle on your Windows 11 system. You can now start using Dudle to schedule events and meetings quickly and easily.

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