## Re: Building a Bullettin Board

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Posted by Savant on March 04, 2000 at 13:33:40: In Reply to: Building a Bullettin Board posted by Nebo on March 03, 2000 at 16:17:25:

: Plz Noreo (or any1 else is skilled in programs written in Perl language), help me!

: I got the Matt's Bullettin Board script, but I'm not totally able to
: configure it.
: I put it online, but it doesn't work. I think the problem is that I've not
: chmoded to 777 a couple of files....but, I don't
: know what does "to chomd" mean, nor how to chmod those files to 777.

Although Peter has graciously explained how to do the chmod, one thing you need to keep in mind is that most web space providers will NOT allow 777 access to your files. If you are using a free web-space provider, forget-it. Very few servers give this access by default. As Peter said, it can pose a great security risk if not done properly. In your case, XOOM does not allow the use of scripts, and I believe the best you can get is 775 for file access. Your only option is to use a place like "coolboard" or "bravenet" to add a message board to your site.

Regards,

Savant

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    : : Plz Noreo (or any1 else is skilled in programs written in Perl language), help me!

    : : I got the Matt's Bullettin Board script, but I'm not totally able to
    : : configure it.
    : : I put it online, but it doesn't work. I think the problem is that I've not
    : : chmoded to 777 a couple of files....but, I don't
    : : know what does "to chomd" mean, nor how to chmod those files to 777.

    : Although Peter has graciously explained how to do the chmod, one thing you need to keep in mind is that most web space providers will NOT allow 777 access to your files.  If you are using a free web-space provider, forget-it.  Very few servers give this access by default.  As Peter said, it can pose a great security risk if not done properly.  In your case, XOOM does not allow the use of scripts, and I believe the best you can get is 775 for file access.  Your only option is to use a place like "coolboard" or "bravenet" to add a message board to your site.

    : Regards,

    : Savant

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