Textpattern CMS

#1 2009-01-07 06:00:59

flamenco

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Registered: 2009-01-07

Posts: 18

Solved my first install problem, zip vs. gzip, cpanel, etc.

Hi All,
I’ve worked with a lot of systems, and somehow I’ve gone until today without trying TXP. I can tell you, it looks really hot!

I did run into a small install problem. I made the database, got the files up there, tried running the install, and got a 500 error. After checking out the log, it indicated that file permissions were wrong. Most of us have seen this before, with a system needing 777 or something, but this one had a twist….

I had uploaded the zip file via CPanel, and extracted it in that interface. This left me with all the folders having 775 permissions, I finally realized. So I deleted all the files, uploaded the gzip instead, and this extracted much more nicely, with 755 permissions on folders. (Those numbers aren’t all that different, so someone could miss it if they weren’t looking closely). Then the install cruised right through!

I ran into the same problem once before with another system. This leads me to believe that there may be a problem in CPanel; I sort of doubt that zip files from both systems were borked. I would also guess that someone using straight FTP or Unix command line may not have this problem.

Anyway, I hope this helps somebody out there.

I’m going to try building a full site and putting it through its paces. My fave system test is creating a new template, and from what I can see, once I figure out your template tags, it should be easy. Another test will be how crazy can you get with menu customization.

Really great system, everybody!

Cheers

Last edited by flamenco (2009-01-07 06:06:50)

#2 2009-01-07 17:30:57

els

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From: The Netherlands

Registered: 2004-06-06

Posts: 7,458

Re: Solved my first install problem, zip vs. gzip, cpanel, etc.

Welcome to Textpattern! Glad you solved your install problems. I always extract the gzip locally and then ftp the files to the server. Never a problem with permissions that way.

and from what I can see, once I figure out your template tags, it should be easy.

Very easy :)

Another test will be how crazy can you get with menu customization.

Very crazy :)

Have fun! And don’t hesitate to post whatever questions you encounter.

#3 2009-01-07 22:21:31

flamenco

Member

Registered: 2009-01-07

Posts: 18

Re: Solved my first install problem, zip vs. gzip, cpanel, etc.

Els,
Thanks for the friendly welcome!

Yes, FTP’ing that way works better, I’m sure. I was just trying to go extra fast, which is great when it works, just uploading the one zip file, extract, and boom, you’re done. I especially like doing that when I have to update 10 sites fast, which can be mega-boring.

In any case, I look forward to using this system. I think you’re doing the smart thing by “marketing” TXP as a CMS; I had been under the impression that it was a blogging system, so that’s probably why I gave it short shrift. I think I may have even confused it with Movable Type, which, possibly unfairly, I had rejected due to its Perl component.

There are a lot of things to like – many plugins, friendly community, small file size, runs practically on air, pretty nice documentation. And seeing version 4 inspires more confidence than, say, version .8 or something like that. If this works really well, I’m going to be blogging it and recommending it to firms that are hiring me.

Cheers

#4 2009-01-07 22:38:32

els

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From: The Netherlands

Registered: 2004-06-06

Posts: 7,458

Re: Solved my first install problem, zip vs. gzip, cpanel, etc.

Of course you can blog with Txp, but it’s much more than that. Have a look at We Love Txp for examples.
And for documentation, don’t forget Textbook.

flamenco wrote:

And seeing version 4 inspires more confidence than, say, version .8 or something like that.

Ah yes. 4… (Release History) ;) Still, your confidence is more than justified :)