I Want To Load Fireboard, But...
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- J.B. Koskinen
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Here's the thing..
It's a LInux server and I don't know if I need to load Joomla to load the fireboard, or if I can just load it. If I simply load it, what do I load into? The guy who runs the server gave me access, but all I'm seeing a cgi-bin and the folder that hold that folder.
Can I still load fireboard? What would I need to do?
Johanna
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- JEM
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There's a manual here that should answer all your questions:
www.bestofjoomla.com/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,38/ - Thanks,
jim
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Actually, it doesn't, or I should say, it probably does, but since I'm new to this...
So here's my question:
Do I need to install joomla on a linux server to load a fireboard discussion board? And if I don't need joomla, do I then load the fireboard in the cgi-bin?
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Well, I'm not familiar with FireBoard, but it seems as though it's a component that's added to Joomla.
FireBoard is a native forum software which means it integrates into your Joomla! site with no hacks or bridges, just a straight component installation and you have a powerful forum at your disposal.
To start you need to have Joomla! installed, this can be found on the website of Joomla site, Joomla.org. If you don’t have Joomla! already installed do it now.
Nothing in the documentation says it can be run as a standalone, however it does mention that J1.5 need to run in Legacy Mode.
Note: this may be possible, but I cant say for sure. Someone else may be able to tell you, or you may get a faster response by searching or posting in the FireBoard forum or checking out their FAQs.
Recommended System Requirements
For best performance the following items are suggested:
• Linux or another Unix based operating system.
• The GNU Aspell and its dictionaries for spell checking support.
• Apache with AcceptPathInfo set to On (Apache 2 and later only) for queryless
URL support.
• PHP 4.3.0 or higher, with the following set in php.ini:
– The max_input_time directive is set to a value of at least 30.
– The post_max_size and upload_max_filesize directives are set to the size of
the largest attachments you wish to be able to upload.
– The session.use_trans_sid directive set to Off.
– The memory_limit directive is set to at least 8M.
– The max_execution_time directive is set to at least 15.
– The register_globals directive is set to Off.
• MySQL 4.0.15 or higher with query caching enabled.
• GD Graphics Library 2.0 or higher.
If you don't want to install Joomla but still want a standalone forum, I'd recommend phpbb3, it what's used here. - Thanks,
jim
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- J.B. Koskinen
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Thanks Jem!
I had a feeling I'd need to install Joomla. One more question: The person who is asking me to do this on his linux server, sent me what I needed to get on the FTP, but I was surprised to find only two folders, one cgi-bin. Do I need to create a proper folder to load the joomla? I think it's supposed to be a public_html folder, right?
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Yes, that's where you'll load it, either directly in that folder (directory), on in that directory in its own folder.
Assuming you're using the Rocket Launcher, here are some notes:
The Rocket Launcher is for a fresh install ONLY.
It contains a complete version of the latest Joomla release, the template, and all the sample data you see in the demo. Whether or not you decide to install the sample data is up to you. If you want to replicate the demo site, use it, if you want a clean install of Joomla with the template applied, don’t use it.
You can not use the Rocket Launcher in an existing install of Joomla. If you already have an existing install of Joomla, you will need to apply the template file to it.
Unzip the Rocket Launcher.
FTP the folder and its contents to, depending on your platform, public_html or httdocs
Alternately, you can upload the zipped RL package and extract it on your server through the control panel.
Before you start, you’ll need to create a database on your server.
Once you’ve uploaded the Rocket Launcher and created a database, browse to the folder,
Ex: www.mysite.com/template_directory_name
You don't have to navigate to the installation folder, if Joomla hasn't been installed yet, it will navigate to the install directory automatically. (How cool is that?!)
Note: It's a really simple point, but don't be confused by the ' www.mysite.com/ ' replace 'mysite.com' with your site's URL, for example, here it would be www.rockettheme.com/template_directory_name
The installation screen will appear.
Screen 1:
Choose language
Screen 2:
Pre-installation Check
Screen 3:
License
Screen 4:
You’ll need the following info to make the database connection with Joomla:
Host Name
Username (for the database you’ve created)
Password (for the database you’ve created)
Database Name (for the database you’ve created)
Screen 5:
You can skip this and use an FTP client
Screen6:
Site Name: This will appear in the title bar of your browser.
Your e-mail: the address you want to use to receive mail from the site
Password: this is for the admin login for Joomla, it can be different than the DB password.
Install Sample Data?
If you want to replicate the site with all the sample content, click on ‘Install Sample Data’.
If you don’t want to install the sample data, click next, a prompt will appear confirming that you want to skip.
Screen 7:
You’ll be prompted to delete or rename the installation directory.
Before you can view the site or login as administrator, you’ll need to browse to the directory in your FTP client or CP and do so. - Thanks,
jim
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Thanks for the refresher info. I've loaded a number of joomla sites, but not under these conditions. Usually the public_html folder is there, so I was confused to not see it in this case. From what I can see, I'll have to either create the folder myself, or as the admin of the server to do so.
But thank you again for your help. Sometimes when you think you have the basics, something comes up and you find yourself questioning everything.
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Usually when you login in with an FTP client, you're logged into the root, so you'll see htdocs or public_html, then you can open the directory.
When you login and see the cgi-bin folder, that means you're already there.
You can login and try to go up one level to be sure, but if you've been given the FTP details, perhaps you may not have permission to do so.
You can upload to that directory either directly in that folder (directory), on in that directory in its own folder. - Thanks,
jim
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I think that's what I'm seeing. It threw me off. i'm going to try and load this directly and see what happens.
You are truly very appreciated, Jem. And I like the name too!
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