robert williams

Apache setting on OpenSUSE
@Holman: One last thing: SUSE is used pretty heavily in the EU (Headquarters in Nuremberg) *and* several cities have adopted it (Munich) wholesale. So....I doubt the install guide efforts would be wasted. Take Care. ---- robert

Comment by robert williams March 2013 permalink
Apache setting on OpenSUSE
Hi Holman, thanks for getting back to this. Yes! Did *exactly* try to login with your method. No Go! I also tried 192.168.1.67/index.php, etc., etc. There are a few things going on here: 1. I'm new at this. 2. openSUSE is directory stru…

Comment by robert williams March 2013 permalink
[campsite-support] Problem with viewing published site
Hello! Did you ever get any more help or response on this issue? Did anyone clarify what an 'override' is??Are you new to apache? If you solved the problem would you please post the solution here so that myself and others may learn from…

Comment by robert williams March 2013 permalink
Problems after installation
Hello! Does anybody know that when users are referred to section 7, page 28 of the newscoop manual "Create A Publication" all the information and screens there show the user *already* signed into the admin/dashboard area?? Problem is use…

Comment by robert williams March 2013 permalink
Sourcefabric Linux
Thanks Andrey. But what I'm really asking is about the actual distro used to run the sourcefabric servers themselves, IOW internally. Take Care. Have A Healthy, Prosperous Day! ---robert

Comment by robert williams March 2013 permalink
Re: [campcaster-dev] CC on SuSe?
Hello Luis! Could you please update this thread when you get the chance?? Did you ever solve this problem. I too use openSUSE (v 12.2) and have used suse linux a while. Seems not too much info specific to the commands, directory structure on sus…

Comment by robert williams March 2013 permalink
linux suse
Hi! Could you please update this thread? Did you ever solve it?? Seems not too much information in these forums specific to openSUSE/suse. I'm trying to gather all such information in one place and print it out. Have people at 7 universiti…

Comment by robert williams March 2013 permalink
How to install Live Support with SuSE ?
Hello! Could you update ths thread. Did you ever solve it?? It seems not too much information in these forums about how to configure this software on openSUSE/suse. I'm trying to get those posts that do concern suse all in one place and pri…

Comment by robert williams March 2013 permalink
Apache setting on OpenSUSE
Hello anyone? Although I'm unable to create a publication in fresh install of v 4.1.0 (ERROR: did not assign publication, etc., etc.) I am able to login to the server with phpMyAdmin. Would this help me to solve the problem?? Thanks. Have A…

Comment by robert williams March 2013 permalink
Application error on Admin Sign-in - Fresh install of Newscoop 4.1.0
Hi! Maybe some of the info from my post here will help: < http://forum.sourcefabric.org/discussion/15085/apache-setting-on-opensuse > I don't know, as I am stuck also w/fresh install of newscoop 4.1.0 on openSUSE 12.2 From your post i…

Comment by robert williams March 2013 permalink
Apache setting on OpenSUSE
@Andrey P. I copied your suggested newscoop.conf file from above --- nothing; doesn't work for me. Still stuck with "Error: The site alias '192.168.1.67' was not assigned to a publication. Please create a publication and assi…

Comment by robert williams March 2013 permalink
Apache setting on OpenSUSE
@admins: If thread need to be moved please notify me so I can follow....thanks. Well, from start from 'scratch' default openSUSE 12.2 install, with apache2, mysql, newscoop, etc. Finally, some sucess! See here: "Newscoop sucessfully…

Comment by robert williams March 2013 permalink
Apache setting on OpenSUSE
Hi Holman! Thank you very much, and good to hear from you. I'd be honored to contribute in any way the members think worthwhile. I only have two reservations: (a) I'm not a prgrammer, and (b) I have two (2 each) teenagers! : ] Asid…

Comment by robert williams February 2013 permalink
Apache setting on OpenSUSE
[SOLVED!]: Update --- When asked for ServerName/address, user/password, mysql port:3306, etc. I entered the actual name of my servername/hostname. This gives above "ERROR: Database parameters invalid. Could not connect to database server.&quo…

Comment by robert williams February 2013 permalink
Apache setting on OpenSUSE
OK ... I've reached the install/admin page which asks for mysql db user/password , etc. php5-APC is working and so is mod_rewrite!! I double-checked the mysql user + db password on cli, it works!But...when I use same user/password on page 3 or…

Comment by robert williams February 2013 permalink
Apache setting on OpenSUSE
Ok, I did fresh install of openSUSE 12.2, created mysql db w/mysql_secure_install to configure root for mysql, created newscoop db w/user + password, reloaded (flushed) privileges. Then created /etc/apache2/vhosts.d/newscoop.conf, verified via mysq…

Comment by robert williams February 2013 permalink
Apache setting on OpenSUSE
OK .. .. .. I will try by starting over again. The 1st time I installed newscoop, I did not do any 'virtualhost' configuration. I do not want to try virtualization at this time. I've followed the above steps anyway, and now I cannot …

Comment by robert williams February 2013 permalink
Apache setting on OpenSUSE
A little clarification. But first: I really appreciate your time & interest. Newscoop installed on ; I have net and physical access, runs in my basement for keep cool, and avoid noise. unit is older Compaq DL-580 w/ 4 scsi disks; approx. 60-8…

Comment by robert williams February 2013 permalink
Apache setting on OpenSUSE
OK, Thanks! Now what is next step; attempt to access gives: "Access Forbidden" .... "You don't have permission to access the requested object. It is either read-protected or not readable by the server. " However,…

Comment by robert williams February 2013 permalink
Apache setting on OpenSUSE
Thx for quick response. In what directory should I find newscoop.conf?? I don't show it on my system. Part of my confusion comes from not having step-to-step info for my distro. In install instructions at sourcefabric and wiki ubuntu and debian…

Comment by robert williams February 2013 permalink
Apache setting on OpenSUSE
Hello all. Trying (again*&$%!!) to set-up newscoop on my own server. According to install info on wiki I should create a dir /var/www/sites-available and a file /var/www/sites-available/newscoop-4.0 for the 'virtual host' config to ve…

Comment by robert williams February 2013 permalink
Problems with password
Hello. New to newscoop and have same 'forgot password' ... 'send email' problem. 1. Have root and user passwords for system: openSUSE 12.2 (localhost). 2. Have mysql db root / newscoop db password. 3. Have Newscoop forum (Sourc…

Comment by robert williams January 2013 permalink
Important security patch released for Newscoop 4.0.x
Hello again, Adam. Thank you for taking the time. Got it !! (missed space at ' < ' ) after a couple of errors, but it seems OK w/no errors now. Will get down to business of learning (trying) this system right away. My biggest head…

Comment by robert williams January 2013 permalink
Important security patch released for Newscoop 4.0.x
Hi, and thanks for the info. But (I'm a n00b) download the patch from *where*?? You don't say. thanks. Have A Healthy, Prosperous Day! ---rob

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