Welcome to softswitch! This application lets you easily switch between different PHP versions on your Arch Linux system using the command line. Below, you will find clear and simple steps to download and run softswitch.
- Arch Linux Operating System
- Command-line access
- Basic knowledge of terminal commands
- Easily switch between multiple PHP versions.
- Simple command-line interface suitable for all users.
- Quick installation process through the Arch User Repository (AUR).
To get started, you need to visit the Releases page to download the softswitch application.
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Click the link below to access the Releases page: Download softswitch from GitHub Releases
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On the Releases page, look for the latest version. You will see a list of available files.
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Click on the appropriate file to download it.
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Once the download is complete, navigate to your terminal.
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Change to the directory where the file was downloaded. Use the
cdcommand followed by the path to the download folder. For example:cd ~/Downloads -
Make the downloaded file executable. Run the following command:
chmod +x softswitch-*.sh -
Now you can run softswitch by executing:
./softswitch-*.sh
After installation, you can start using softswitch to manage PHP versions:
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To check available PHP versions, run:
softswitch list -
To switch to a specific version, use:
softswitch use <version>Replace
<version>with the version number you want to switch to, such as7.4or8.0. -
To verify the active PHP version, run:
php -v
For further details about softswitch, please refer to the GitHub repository documentation. You may find helpful tips and troubleshooting information.
If you encounter any issues, consider checking community forums or reaching out for help.
For questions or support regarding softswitch, feel free to open an issue in the GitHub repository. The community is here to help you.
- Arch Linux Forums
- PHP User Groups on social media platforms
- Development communities focused on Bash scripting and command-line tools
By following these steps, you can easily download and manage PHP versions on your system using softswitch. Enjoy seamless development with the best PHP tools at your fingertips.