Author Topic: Perlscript and Bulletin Boards... (Read 11803 times)

Alhexx · « **on:** 2001-08-31 17:17:00 »

I'm postin' this b'cuase I try to open a forum, too, but I'm havin' quite a lot of problems...

I've d/l-ed YaBB (Yet another Bulletin Board), b'cause it's free. I've also d/l-ed some 'hacks', but how can I edit the board?
I mean the visual and function components? And do I have a preview?
Can I view the files on my comp, w/o uploading the files onto my Unix Server?

How is it with UBB?

I think this especially goes to SaiNt, Seph 3Dand some others (Qhimm?)...

(I know my questions are VERY general, I posted this to collect problems and solutions)

- Alhexx

The SaiNt · « **Reply #1 on:** 2001-08-31 20:50:00 »

Well, I'm not quite sure what YaBB uses.

As far as I know, UBB runs on CGI
Vbulletin on PHP & a mysql database system
phpBB is alike to Vbulletin.

Most of the others generally use CGI.
Well, for starters you could use install an Apache module and the necessary perl or php support for you pc.

There's really no easy way out of this since to run php & cgi your pc needs to be set up as a server.

That's mainly why I run Win2k on my PC

Alhexx · « **Reply #2 on:** 2001-09-01 13:47:00 »

Bad News: My Server doesn't support CGI...

Okay, how can I set up my comp as a server and view the CGI files on my comp in a browser? (I hope this isn't too much work?)

- Alhexx

- edit -
As for my server: I also got my accounts on tripod and geocities, so I can try to post it there...

- edit 2 -
Hey, wait a sec!

I also got SuSE Linux 7.0 Personal (Kernel: 2.2.17-pre) with Apache 1.3.12 !
Perhaps it'd be easier to set my Linux as a Server?

- edit 3 -
Forget 'bout that Linux thing - my Mainboard isn't supported! (Hm, I could install it on my PII 266 - I know that its components are supported...)

BTW: I'm currently d/l-ing apache 1.3 for Win and a perl-integration...

- edit 4 -
Hm, my PII 266 is in a LAN with Yuki's comp...hehe

[This message has been edited by Alhexx (edited September 01, 2001).]

Anonymous · « **Reply #3 on:** 2001-09-01 21:04:00 »

UBB does run on CGI. My suggestion: set it up somewhere else, or make your own using VBScript or JavaScript.

Alhexx · « **Reply #4 on:** 2001-09-01 22:50:00 »

As for my PII 266 - I can't load KDE ! It can't create a folder for KDE...

I'm going to set the apache server on my Win comp...

- Alhexx

Alhexx · « **Reply #5 on:** 2001-09-02 17:02:00 »

Okay, I've been able to install Apache on my comp, and it worx - I've testet it via localhost.

But what now? Do I have to install any 'perl-mods'? When yes, how?

When I try to acces the cgi file, I get the code of it. Means: it is read as a document, not as a script...

(I'm feelin' like a REAL newbie, man )

- Alhexx

Anonymous · « **Reply #6 on:** 2001-09-02 20:42:00 »

Alhexx- yes you have to install some perl-mods. whan you go to view cgi scripts, you want to view them in internet explorer or netscape.

Alhexx · « **Reply #7 on:** 2001-09-03 18:31:00 »

Yes, I nkow 'bout that, but, ehm, how do I install them?

- Alhexx

Anonymous · « **Reply #8 on:** 2001-09-03 21:29:00 »

if ur using ubb. theres an install link on ultraboard.cgi?CP=1 or something.

Anonymous · « **Reply #9 on:** 2001-09-03 21:30:00 »

oh and the html is in the cgi scripts. just look at them in notepad. youll see.

Alhexx · « **Reply #10 on:** 2001-09-04 00:44:00 »

Hm, nope - the above code is everything is set up. So how can I set up the matrix to make it work well?
(I hope I'm now annoying you with that trash...)

- Alhexx

- edit -
ehm, this was the wrong topic for the post...this one should be in 'Ultima', so just ignore it!

[This message has been edited by Alhexx (edited September 04, 2001).]

Alhexx · « **Reply #11 on:** 2001-09-04 00:47:00 »

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I wanted to know how to install the perl mod...(this is going to be a fine piece of work )

- Alhexx

Sephiroth 3D · « **Reply #12 on:** 2001-09-04 09:48:00 »

Damn, this is way over my head. I simply use EZboard. They may advertise, but hell, it's free, and I don't have to worry about setting it up and maintaining it.

Sephiroth 3D

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Alhexx · « **Reply #13 on:** 2001-09-04 18:11:00 »

I though 'bout EZboard, too, but I wanted something *special* (and that's the result of it

)

- Alhexx

Alhexx · « **Reply #14 on:** 2001-09-15 19:22:00 »

Hehe...

Now I've got my Apache Server running - including ActivePerl. Every thing worx fine, except one:
The flock() is not working on Win 95/98/ME Systems... whhaaaaa !!

But I've ordered a Win XP 180-Day trial, so...

BTW: I'm away for 4 days now. So don't worry when I'm not replying

- Alhexx

ficedula · « **Reply #15 on:** 2001-09-15 21:04:00 »

I'm (sort of) away for a while too, so don't expect me to be posting regularly either...I'm not *away* but I won't have access to the 'net quite so frequently (once or twice per week?)

Alhexx · « **Reply #16 on:** 2001-09-15 21:48:00 »

hehe...I got that cgi and flock() crap running...

Now I'm designing my own board...

- Alhexx

Ant · « **Reply #17 on:** 2001-09-17 02:00:00 »

Where can I find a server allowing me to test perl scripts on my pc?

Thanx

Alhexx · « **Reply #18 on:** 2001-09-19 23:25:00 »

Ant: Server? You should try to istall a server on your own comp (is tha what you mean?).
I've got installed Apache Server on my Win98 comp and ActivePerl Script.

BTW: I got it running now ! It worx!
I'm currently translating it into english, b'cause it's from GYC - German YaBB Coders...

- Alhexx

StrayWings · « **Reply #19 on:** 2001-09-26 19:33:00 »

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Bad News: My Server doesn't support CGI... - Alexx

Try downloading the .pl version of YaBB instead. It's here:
http://yabb.xnull.com/downloads.php?file=./downloads/Y1Gold_Release_pl.zip" TARGET=_blank>YaBB (.pl version)

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The flock() is not working on Win 95/98/ME Systems... whhaaaaa !! - Alexx

...there is a value somewhere in settings.pl called ' useflock=0 ' <-- That is the default settings. Try setting is to ' useflock=1 '

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hehe...I got that cgi and flock() crap running... - Alexx

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BTW: I got it running now ! It worx! - Alexx

..ouch...I'm missing big time...haha...O well..

hmmm...hope this helps. A link to a quite resourcefull site for YaBB users...maybe you knew it already:
http://boardmod.xnull.com/" TARGET=_blank>http://boardmod.xnull.com/

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