title: How to get started with d3js examples using xampp?
body: <p>I am deeply impressed by all the cool stuff that is possible with the modern javascript libraries such as protovis and d3js. As an ecologist I have plenty of data that would be perfect for these advanced visualization techniques. Sadly, I am lost already after downloading the d3js library. :( </p>
  
  <p>I read on <a href="http://d3js.org" rel="nofollow">http://d3js.org</a> that one has to setup a localhost in order to get the examples running. I have a xampp system installed on a windows 7 system. Localhost/xampp tells me that everything is fine but still I cannot get most of the examples running. For example "albers" shows only a grey box. The example "bar" does run as it should (I suppose).</p>
  
  <p>Could anyone give me a hint how to get started correctly on windows 7 ? Links to tutorials are much appreciated. If I find out the right way, I will make my own tutorial for the world.  </p>
  
  <p>I know that my question sounds boring and unpleasant since it is the absolute beginner question and I am very sorry for that but I really want to work with d3js because I have sooo many good (?) ideas. </p>
  
  <p>thank you!</p>