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#1 2010-06-18 15:48:17
- misskelzx
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Never used Textpattern before, how do I use it?
So forever I’ve just used freewebs, but it’s so bad and slow that I’ve moved to Textpattern. I have no idea how to use it or what to do.
I googled it and there were pictures but it seems to be different to mine, they have a website.
I’ve downloaded textpattern (zip file), and now all I have is some folders saved under My Documents, saved under ‘Textpattern’.
I don’t know what to do next?
I don’t understand how I log into my site
Also, sorry if I have posted this under the wrong place, but I would appreciate help. Thank you
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#2 2010-06-18 15:54:21
- els
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Re: Never used Textpattern before, how do I use it?
You posted in the right place, welcome to Textpattern :) We have excellent documentation in Textbook, to get you started:
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Re: Never used Textpattern before, how do I use it?
misskelzx wrote:
freewebs […] all I have is some folders saved under My Documents […] I don’t understand how I log into my site
First you need an server where to install Textpattern. From your post it seems that you are looking for a free (blog) host? I could be wrong tho but I got the feeling, if that is not the case I’m sorry. Anyway, Textpattern is an “application”, content management system that runs on servers, not an hosting provider.
To add to Els’ list:
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#4 2010-06-18 18:22:19
- misskelzx
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Re: Never used Textpattern before, how do I use it?
Gocom that’s what I need. I knew I needed somewhere to host but I just didn’t know when I would need it. Thank you
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#5 2010-06-18 19:40:01
- deemaho
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Re: Never used Textpattern before, how do I use it?
Actually, you can set up your development computer to behave like a hosted environment. You will need three things; Apache, MySQL and PHP. Depending on what operating system you use, download and install MAMP (for Mac), WAMP (Windows). If you happen to be on a Linux machine, read up on setting up a webserver. Read up on the basic structure of setting up your web server and how to install an application (like TextPattern) in the web root and develop away!
Links:
MAMP
WAMP
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