UBB user here... looking to switch???

[denise366]

Hi... I am a UBB user that is having some problems since their new version was released.. it is using all my CPU!!

Anyway.. I have a RaQ3, and I *think*:confused: I installed MySQL (not sure really) and need to install php... can anyone give me some help!! If I can install this, I think I am ready to purchase vBulletin!

Thanks!!

Denise

[GimmeTech]

Hi Denise,

I am not exactly sure what your question is. But I just recently moved from UBB6 to vB2.0. I am quite happy. Yes you do need MySQL and PHP installed to run vB. I think from what you are writing that you are aware of this. I have read a number of posts just today on the issue you are getting at and the resources being used by UBB6. I won't comment but to say, good move if you decide to purchase vB.

Hooper

[SystemLogic]

GimmeTech, how did you go about moving from UBB6 to VB2?

More specifically in case it makes a difference, I'm using UBB6.0 Beta 7.7...

[denise366]

Hi,

Yes, I think vBullentin is the way I want to go, except I need help installing php on my server... can anyone help, or give me step by step (baby steps) how to install it.

I think I can install the vBulletin myself... but I need to get php & make sure that MySQL is also working.

Thanks!!

Denise

[GimmeTech]

Originally posted by SystemLogic
GimmeTech, how did you go about moving from UBB6 to VB2?

More specifically in case it makes a difference, I'm using UBB6.0 Beta 7.7...

Hi, SystemL

Well, I just dumped UBB just to get it off my server and did a fresh install. I didn't have a large database of members to worry about so It wasn't as important as it will be for many of you. I just started all over. If you have many members you are in luck also. Kier is working on the import from UBB6 script. I wouldn't think you would have to wait too much longer. Hang tight. It will be worth it to you.

[SystemLogic]

Ahh I see :) Yup, I've been waiting months now!! Can't wait for it!

[GimmeTech]

Denise,

I would probably try a search using keywords MySQL and PHP. There will be some installation posts in there somewhere. I would most likely try the install until I couldn't get any further and post in the individual forums as to what error you might be getting if your installation fails. There is a ton of help in the forums on the issues and many will help you I'm sure. Once you have what you need on the server, post the individual errors you are getting in the appropriate forum, such as MySQL forum. Most likely you will find answers to your questions in there. I believe we are in the code hacking forum.:D (* Hooper thinks, some really neat hacks in here too!*)

Wish you the best in your move. I'm pretty confident that you
will be happy with vB.

[SystemLogic]

Hehe yeah I've beeing using VB for a while at systemlogic.net/boards

I'm trying to get it on another site that uses UBB6 right now though....

[dunefreak]

Have you tried http://php.net ?

[Philipp]

denise366:
To install PHP 4.0.4pl1 on your RaQ3 do the follow:

1) Login to telnet

2) Switch user to root: Enter "su -" and your password

3) Enter "wget www.php.net/distributions/php-4.0.4pl1.tar.gz" (return) to download the PHP 4.0.4pl1 source

4) Enter the follow:

tar xvfz php-4.0.1pl1
cd php-4.0.1pl1
./configure --with-mysql --with-apxs --with-zlib
make
make install

5) You need to edit the configuration files. Enter the follow:

cd /etc/httpd/conf
pico srm.conf

6) In pico add the follow:

DirectoryIndex index.html index.htm index.shtml home.html home.htm index.php

AddType application/x-httpd-php .phtml
AddType application/x-httpd-php .php3
AddType application/x-httpd-php .php
AddType application/x-httpd-php-source .phps

7) Press Control-x and save the file

8) Enter "pico httpd.conf" and replace the php4 LoadModule line with:

LoadModule php4_module /usr/bin/apache/libphp4.so

9) Press control-x and save the file

10) Enter "/etc/rc.d/init.d/httpd restart" to restart apache.

Done! :)

System Logic:
Check out my UBB 6 -> vB 2.0 Howto
http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=15177

[denise366]

Oh thank you! That seems like pretty much babystep for me to try!

I just recently have learned to telnet into my server.. so you'll understand my dumb questions...

step 4 - each line is followed by an enter??
./configure --with-mysql --with-apxs --with-zlib ---> I should type the -- ??

Step 6 pico?? what is that?? and I am sorry - how do I add it??

Step 8 :confused: :confused: :confused:

Sorry.. I am a real newbie:rolleyes:

[Philipp]

step 4 - each line is followed by an enter??
Yes
./configure --with-mysql --with-apxs --with-zlib ---> I should type the -- ??
Yes
Step 6 pico?? what is that?? and I am sorry - how do I add it??
Pico is a texteditor already installed on your RaQ. See Step 5: "pico srm.conf" open the configuration file srm.conf in the editor.