Yes, you need root access to install & run it. You can install on a
shared host, but you need SSH access, and if you install on a shared
host some capabilities wont be available. See:
phorum@code.campware.org wrote:
> Author: ktarbox Link:
> http://code.campware.org/phorum/read.php?8,3400,3400#msg-3400
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> Does campsite require root access to function? (ie.,)
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> Can it be hosted on a shared hosting account or does it require a VPS
> (virtual private server) or dedicated server where I would need root
> access?
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> TIA!
>
> Kat
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