freddy

I'm not getting an error ... picture was succesfully uploaded it says ... And only now I read that the problem is something else Basicly you just need to edit the script and change the directory's also you should know that php runs under user nobody and all your files and directories are owned by you and not nobody. could you maybe post the error you are getting, this might be more helpfull to solve your problem...

All news is in directory's sorted by month (./news/May/), current month directory contents is added to an array, sorted by filename and then included into a php template page. I have everything working on my own server (XP, IIS) wich handles permissions very different from linux, apache obviously. I would REALLY like to have this working here as well... I'm not a php wizard or anything, otherwise I could add everything in a database but i'd have to learn how to do that first

Since there is basicly no other way of changing file owner or permissions how would you suggest implenting an option that lets trusted users submit news or edit files? I could write something in php to upload my website but i'm geussing it's like reinventing the wheel? (I'm afraid in my case it will be shaped like a square)

I have submitted a helpdesk ticket and this is the answer I got. The error I got was "operation not allowed" when trying to use chmod. Appearently from what I've read on the phpbuilder forum, a work around is to have all your files and directories, that you want to be edited by a phpscript, uploaded and created by your php script. This changes the ownership to "nobody" and therefor user can acces them through your script. It does seem like it's a bit to much... how save is it to actually set your files and directories that you want to have edited to 777?

This could be why TCH (and others?) have it turned off? I'm not sure if it can be done or not. Basicly I think it would be saver if I leave permissions as they are and change them in the script when I need to create a file or write to a file and ofcourse change them back when the script is done... If I find out i'll let you know...

In my new website I am going to offer a password protected admin part on my webiste for some to create news and edit files. but those files/directories need to be accessible... Is it save to change permission to 777 or 666 on directories and files? Is there maybe another way to change those permission from within the php script for example? In this case permission would be reset so that once the script ends they are non writable again... Any ideas? I found chmod(), this does what I want but when I try it, it says operation not permitted. On the phpBuilder forums they say I can't change this myself... Any chance someone encoutered this before?

I can't really compare since I haven't seen PostNuke but php-Nuke isn't that difficult, it takes some time and experimentation to figure what you need to do but once you get it it's great. Just install it on a pw secured dir and you can do whatever you want with it... If you feel PostNuke is better for you then use it, of not then use php-Nuke. In the end it's a matter of what suits you best, it's up to you... Good luck!

You have the option to make a FULL back up and have it stored in your home directory... since you can make a backup of your databases i'm guessing you back up everything... Freddy

I'm not sure, i'm going to make backups right now ... I know you CAN make a backup of your db's!

The problem has been fixed, thanks everyone at TCH!

I know, I made several note's all over the house to remind me to make backups *note to self: make back ups*

Yes and yes with the acception that I didn't back up my config.php and didn't make backups... I know I could have avoided the situation if I had made backups, i'm not pointing any fingers at any one here accept at myself (and maybe the people from phpBB for having an unclear installation guide) About section 6, I did read it and followed the instructions after replacing my config.php...

Hi junior, Thanks for your reply, I DO understand there was an emergancy and of course I realise my situation isn't a priority compared to the DOS situation. But it would have been nice to get atleast some reply, I have no ideas how many people support TCH and i'm not complaining or anything... again, I do understand the situation and I do appreciate all the effort and work wich i'm sure you all have put in! Freddy

If I try to open my forum I get a "critical error, cannot connect to database" and if I try to run the install/update_to_204.php (not sure about the actuall file name) I get a msg saying "Did you read the install?" I have read the install file wich is a badly written document in my opinion. Like "If you have downloaded the full package you should follow the same general upgrade path as for bla bla bla" refering to a different chapter and there is no actuall step by step procedure ... We (lianna and I) have already tried several thign so I'm geussing the forum dir is now in a state were nothing can be said for sure... The config.php file is fine and the info in there is correct!

I wish I had a backup then my problems would be over the problem is that I tried to update my forum after I read a post here stating my version has security issues... the documentation on how to do this isn't really clear and the update failed and now I can't acces my forum anymore. So i'm just a bit irritated that this happend. *note to self, Make backups*

I've dropped a ticket at the helpdesk asking to restore a backup but it's been sitting there for over 14 hours now... how long does it usually take? And what if there has been a new backup already and it's no use restoring anymore?? I know there have been some problems with the DOS attack but does that mean all other support stops? Don't get me wrong, i'm a very understanding person, but i'm not getting anything not even a comfirmation that it has been read... I'm getting a bit nervous here to be honest

Thanks Baseline, but that didn't help. We already determined that the config.php file is not the problem. I am not sure what the exact problem is now. But anything I try gives me a handfull of errors. What I did notice is that it says mysql4 in your config.php, I thought we used mysql 3 here? Anyway, I dropped a ticket at the helpdesk to restore a backup, but i'm getting worried now since no backup was restored when I checked this morning... What if there was a backup made overnight and now it's to late to restore !?

What lianna said, seriously! I didn't make backups and i'm scr... uhm.. in a trouble now Be sure you know what you are doing, read the install file VERY CAREFULLY! Freddy

ok, I downloaded the fullpackage update, uploaded the files and when I run the install/update_to_204.php it says be sure to read the install file. I did read it and followed their instructions. If I now go to my forum I get the install screen, but I can't connect to my database... What am I supposed to do now!? I don't want to delete the board and set it up again from scratch. F.Meijer edit: aaargh, I did not backup my config.php Is there anyway of getting it back? $dbms = 'mysql'; $dbhost = 'localhost:MyODBC'; <-- ?????? $dbname = 'tpffcom_xmb1'; $dbuser = 'tpffcom_xmb1'; $dbpasswd = 'xxxxxx'; $table_prefix = 'phpbb_'; does this sound right? p.s. Learn from my mistakes, DO NOT make the same one

Would be nice to have an auto install for phpNuke, it took me quite some time figure out what I was supposed to do. Especially adding the nuke.sql to your datebase... There are also some errors in the original script that are fairly easy to fix (thanks to this family I didn't have to search for 'm myself) Would be great is those are also fixed already it saves quite some time for those who don't really know php or are afraid to edit these files... All in all I think it's great idea Freddy

Sounds like you need to run phpNuke. It has almost all of these feature build in as far as I know. I don't have a link right now, but a quick search on phpnuke in google should give you everything you need. Good luck! Freddy

Hi lianna, thanks for your help. I'll check out the sites you offered i'm sure I'll find something suitable. Freddy

In the short time I've been here I've seen this question answered before... If I'm correct there is no limit. You can have as much as your diskspace allows... SMTP depends on the recipients ISP options... Hope that helps, I'm sure someone fom TCH will confirm or correct my info later

Hi lianna, thanks for your reply. I've seen both the HTML and the Java chat functions already. Both work fine but I wanted to do is change their layout (if possible) The HTML version for example is white while my site has a dark background (#404040). I noticed the admin functions in the javachat have been disabled while this Javachat is rather configurable. But if this can't be undone I suppose I can always install the javachat in my own directory? Do you offer support on these things as well? Thanx, Freddy p.s. http://www.tpff.com if your interested

Hi sodbayar, A separate page is loaded within the IFRAME. I'm geussing you would like to have the iframe more or less be invisible in this case? You can do this by removing the border of the iframe and changing the background color of the page that is loaded within the iframe. Also you might want to have a look at www.w3.org and view their online html reference. Excuse me if I misunderstood your question Hope it helps. F.meijer