Tag Archive for 'php'

Linux Apache MySQL PHP

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Malgent
on November 23, 2007
in Reference, server and software
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tux.pngThe acronym LAMP refers to a solution stack of software, usually free software / open-source software, used to run dynamic Web sites or servers. The original expansion is as follows:

  • Linux, referring to the operating system;
  • Apache, the Web server;
  • MySQL, the database management system (or database server);
  • PHP, the programming languages.

The combination of these technologies is used primarily to define a web server infrastructure, define a programming paradigm of developing software, and establish a software distribution package.

I’ve made this small graphic (80×15 pixels) that you can use to designate your usage of this type of server. L.A.M.P.

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Problems with Vanilla 1.1.4

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Malgent
on November 17, 2007
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Several attempts at installing Vanilla have all ended in disappointment.500-error-01.jpg As a platform for a forum community, Vanilla looks promising, however, the server gods have thus far prevented me from trying it out on my on server.

I could just use phpBB, but I am really sick of it - primarily the constant spam problems. So for the time being I suppose I will just do without a forum and rely upon the antiquated comments in the blogs for discussions.

This installation is on my shared hosting account at Hostgator. It appears the problem is that the built in file manager of cPanel does not tranfer the files correctly.

Resolved - I deleted everything and started over using an ftp client. In this case Fetch 5.3 on Mac OS X 10.5, now everything appears to be working well. The forums are available now and being tested at forum.malagent.com until I have a better use for them.

Welcome to Malagent’s Sandbox!

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Malgent
on November 5, 2005
in Site News
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Welcome to Malagent’s Sandbox.

This is where new technology is tested!

Actually some of it is old technology as well. Code is hacked and mangled and it’s all for the benefit of mankind. Okay, it’s actually just for my benefit and amusement - but who’s really keeping track?