If you are trying to shift your workbase from Windows to Ubuntu then you may come across a similar situation. After installing xampp you might not be able to create any folders inside the /htdocs folder unlike windows. Workaround Go to any place in the terminal and type the code below after the '>' symbol. > sudo chmod 777 -R /opt/lampp/htdocs/ (Read more from source ) Extras : Another handy How to link a folder in your home directory to the webserver.
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