Re: FN-FORUM: Perl/CGI help for the simpleton...

date posted 24th August 2003 21:24

Thanks Dan
Apparently (according to 1&1-my host) I only have to include the files in my
site for them to work. The files are ASCII and appear to have all the right
attributes. I've tried cuteFTP-ing them without success although you mention
"executables"-would that be the "set up" script ?
If they were uploaded successfully what would happen ?
The script provider says that there should be some sort of configuration
system but nowt happens....
Cheers anyway !

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Norcott" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2003 9:46 PM
Subject: Re: FN-FORUM: Perl/CGI help for the simpleton...


>
> Hi Russ
>
> It's been a while since I fiddled with perl and stuff, but you might need
to
> CHMOD them... through cute FTP, you probably need to find the executables,
> right click them, choosed CHMOD, and make them... I think... 755? Then
give
> it a go. If you don't use cute, there should be some option in whatever
you
> do use.
>
> Also, check that they are uploaded as ASCII rather than BINARY. (again, I
> *think* it's this way round - it's been a while).
>
> Someone more knowledgeable than me will no doubt come to your aid also :)
>
> dan.
>
> > I approach you all with shame....and beg for help.
> > I'm a lowly cartoonist who knows little of installing a Perl script onto
> my
> > website. I've FTP'd the files into the directory and they're all happy
and
> > standard but they refuse to work.
> > Any one know of any idiot proof guides to installing these monsters
> because
> > I've tried all the FAQ's and guidelines from my host although I know
they
> > support Perl5 and my God-I'm losing the will to live......and right on
> > cue-there goes my 8 mnth old son to cheer me up with howls of
> > encouragement.....
> > Please help!
>
>
>
>
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