indexu_5_4_0_lite_ioncubed installation problems

[echo@]

Hi Forum
I have over the last few days tried to get "indexu 5.4.0 lite" installed on my host, I have been dogged with some problems trying to get this working and now resulted to posting a thread

I currently want to install this on a domain "" for trial purposes.
The Host is uk2.net Running:

• PHP 4.3.11
• Perl 5.8.0
• Python 2.2.2
• MySQL v4.0.24

I assume this is O.K, the readme.txt file doesn’t really specify host requirements.

Ok so I download "indexu_5_4_0_lite_ioncubed.zip", uncompress to a local directory, add the trial licence key to "key.php".
Then open my ftp client (FileZilla 2.2.32) and upload the contents of the upload directory to the root of the web server.

I then set permissions 777 to the directories and sub directories required asked in the readme.txt. :

- .htaccess
- application.php
- page_caching.txt
- backup
- cache
- lang/english.php
- payment/paypal.inc.php
- payment/2co.inc.php
- payment/egold.inc.php
- payment/authorizenet.inc.php
- templates_c
- themes and its subfolders and files
- upload_files

I then run the installer script "www.domain.co.uk/install/install.php"
and receive "500 internal server error", this took a while to figure out, it was the ".htaccess" file, it needed the commands hashing out, (yet to find out which command screwed this up. the host does support ".htaccess" files).
Once this had been done the installer ran and I proceeded to follow the steps.

Server check

• PHP 4.3.10 ... Installed (current version: 4.3.11)
  
• PHP module MySQL is Installed
  
• PHP module ZLib is Installed
  
• PHP module Curl is Not Installed
  
• PHP module GD is Installed
  
• PHP module XML is Installed

What is PHP module Curl?? is it necessary to install/run "indexu"?
If so what can I do?

Permissions Check

All files specified are defiantly writable

Database Check
Entered the correct locations and credentials, all fine no problems.

Create/Upgrade Database Tables
Selected the first option "Fresh install indexu 5.3.x"

Clicked on the next step button to be greeted with the following error msg:

Site error: the file /home/e/s/essextherapies_co_uk/lib/db.class.php requires the ionCube PHP Loader ioncube_loader_lin_4.3.so to be installed by the site administrator.

When I re-run the installation I don’t get the option to "Fresh install" any more only :

• Upgrade from 5.3.x
• Upgrade from 5.2.x
• Upgrade from 5.1.x
• Upgrade from 5.0.x
• Upgrade from 3.2
• Reinstall (no need to create/upgrade database)

So basically I need to know if "indexu" will run on my host, I assume "ironcube" is a add-on / module only included on trial Versions??. Would it be less hassle to buy the fully blown version? or maybe you could help me with the install

Sorry for such a long thread,

Kind Regards

Peter

[inspireme]

it would be easier to install the full version, ioncube makes all the code mangled, so people cant edit the restrictions put on it, you need an interpreter to make it work. if you like the indexu demo sites, then you can ask for installation on the full version ( i think its still a free service ) im selling a full version key for $50 if you want it - will save you a little money.

As for curl, i think this is only used for the licence check, so isnt really a big deal if you dont have it... if you dont mind me having access to your ftp and want this installed in a folder, i will do the install and sell the licence to you for $50. If i cant get it to work, then obviously no charge

let me know.

[FSGDAG]

Clicked on the next step button to be greeted with the following error msg:

Site error: the file /home/e/s/essextherapies_co_uk/lib/db.class.php requires the ionCube PHP Loader ioncube_loader_lin_4.3.so to be installed by the site administrator.

It would seem to me that you dont have IonCube installed on your server, which is required for the 'lite' version to work. You'll need your host to install that first, before you'll be able to use the 'lite' version.

When I re-run the installation I don’t get the option to "Fresh install" any more only :

• Upgrade from 5.3.x
• Upgrade from 5.2.x
• Upgrade from 5.1.x
• Upgrade from 5.0.x
• Upgrade from 3.2
• Reinstall (no need to create/upgrade database)

This is because application.php has been populated with your server information you entered during setup. Remove application.php and re-upload the orginial. This should give you the option to do a 'fresh' install again

So basically I need to know if "indexu" will run on my host, I assume "ironcube" is a add-on / module only included on trial Versions??. Would it be less hassle to buy the fully blown version? or maybe you could help me with the install

The full version is MUCH easier. You might want to take Inspireme up on his offer for the license of $50.00

[Bruceper]

I would assume this error message would be perfectly plain and understandable.

requires the ionCube PHP Loader ioncube_loader_lin_4.3.so to be installed

If ioncube is the issue, then simply put the appropriate loader file into the directory.

[echo@]

Thanks for the advice everyone

Gone ahead and purchased, installed the full version.

Worked fine, thank you for your help, it would of not be clear without.

still got the problem with ".htaccess" file?
I’m running with the commands hashed out at the moment, any ideas why when i use the default ".htaccess" file that came with the installation my server "500 internal server errors" me!
My web server does support ".htaccess"

Bruce. where would I find the information documenting the installation procedure for "iconcube_loader". would you include "iconcube_loader" in your ".htacces" file to get it running??

not very plain & understandable if you ask me

Thanks again everyone, good support

[Bruceper]

Your host doesn't allow those commands then. You would need to talk to them.

As for the loader, you just place it in the same folder as indexu and you're done. You don't need to install it.

[echo@]

Thanks Bruce

I have looked at ".htaccess" and have found that the problem is the following line:

Options -MultiViews

going to research this and see if there is an alternative, any ideas what this does and if it is : nessercary?


You mentioned talking to my host for support .... lmao.

I have a support ticket still a awaiting a response from 16 Oct 2007
alternatively I could ring their support in Africa for £0.50p min and talk to someone who does not speak English.

Don not ever get a domain with UK2.NET

[Bruceper]

Google is your friend

Multiviews - Automatically append file extension

If you have the following file: /var/www/foo.html and browse to http://localhost/foo foo.html will be shown! The option MultiViews controls this.

Use the directory index feature and that should solve your multiviews issue

a host in the UK with support in Africa. /me shakes his head. When will companies learn that customers are important and stop farming out their support to the cheapest companies out there?

[echo@]

Right I got you on that, thanks again

i would consider this thread closed then....

thank you