Raven's Customized 7.3 Distribution

Raven · Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2004 6:10 pm

Just thought I would give you an update Smile

So far, my 7.3 distribution will come pre-installed with the following:

Chatserv's Fix/Security pack 2.5
Sentinel(tm)
Raven's Resend Email Mod
Sommaire
Coppermine Photo Gallery
Quiecomm Shoutbox patched by ourscripts.net
SP Chat
Scrolling Forums Block
Raven's KISGB For Nuke
Raven's Site Info Block

Remember that in my custom packs I try to not add anything that modifies core code or tables. With that in mind, please advise what else you would like me to consider. Once I hear back from you I will determine what else will go in and then release an RC. Thanks!

Raven · Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 8:07 am

So far, my 7.3 distribution will come pre-installed with the following:

Chatserv's Fix/Security pack 2.5
Sentinel(tm)
Raven's Resend Email Mod
Sommaire
Coppermine Photo Gallery
Quiecomm Shoutbox patched by ourscripts.net
SP Chat
Scrolling Forums Block
Raven's KISGB For Nuke
Raven's Site Info Block
Raven's Who Is Where Block

SmackDaddy · Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 10:48 am

I like, I like!!!! When? When? Mr. Green

Raven · Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 10:55 am

Very soon (for real). AudioSlaved is [hopefully] integrating GTNextGen into the distro so that it will come ready for use if you want to turn it on. I only have a couple more things to add in and then I will out it up for testing.

SmackDaddy · Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 11:00 am

Nice. If you need a beta tester for things like this, please feel free to add my name to the group.....I wouldn't argue or complain. Wink

Raven · Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 11:03 am

This time I'm just releasing it to all as an RC, but thanks!

Raven · Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 12:35 pm

So far, my 7.3 distribution will come pre-installed with the following:

Chatserv's Fix/Security pack 2.5
Sentinel(tm)
Raven's Resend Email Mod
Sommaire
Coppermine Photo Gallery
Quiecomm Shoutbox patched by ourscripts.net
SP Chat
Scrolling Forums Block
Raven's KISGB For Nuke
Raven's Site Info Block
Raven's Who Is Where Block
Raven's MySQL Utility

gounder · New Member Joined: May 03, 2004 Posts: 2

This is great Raven, it appers that most of the pre-installed are similar to CPG-Nuke package.

Is the security as good as CPG-Nuke if not better?? I like CPG-Nuke but the ability to use NSN scripts is a draw back.

Will your package include WYSIWYG and updated NSN Your Account?

Thanks for the great work.

Raven · Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:40 pm

The security is based on Chat's security packs, which he has been producing since time immortal Laughing

and Sentinel(tm) . It's what I depend on and so I recommend it. I do not use CPG Nuke so I woud be ill suited to compare the two Smile

WYSIWYG alters core code, so I will not include it. NSN Your Account is a great package, but it too alters core code. I have chosen to do all possib;e to not alter core code or tables. Adding an include to mainfile.php (as an example) is not what I refer to as altering core code. That is easily removed and updated. However, rewriting the core code makes upgrades all the more difficult, so I have chosen to not pass that on to the community.

gounder · New Member Joined: May 03, 2004 Posts: 2

Raven, thanks for you response.

Can't wait for your 7.3 distribution package..

Audioslaved · Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2004 2:46 am

I will quote you accurately Raven my friend

Quote:

Audioslaved is [definitely] integrating GTNextGen into the distro so that it will come ready for use if you want to turn it on.

I am almost done, the I am just finishing up a few adjustments and adding more functionality to it such as the Advanced Header Redirection we spoke of the other day, that requires me to hit a majority of the module files at least once to see what the Header() redirects look like. All in all, almost done! Smile

Raven · Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2004 3:59 am

The magic of quoting Laughing

This is going to be a great release, I am sure. Thanks! Wink

SmackDaddy · Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2004 4:58 am

Well, I am (im)patiently waiting. Wink

NauticaX · New Member Joined: Jun 29, 2004 Posts: 2

Wow.. I need this Smile

my site has been hacked before so I need a secure phpnuke. I currently have phpnuke 7.0 installed. Will I be able to upgrade to your 7.3 modified version?

Raven · Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 4:21 am

I don't plan on offering an upgrade package. It will be for new installs.

NauticaX · New Member Joined: Jun 29, 2004 Posts: 2

d*** no upgrade package Sad

stephen2417 · Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 11:57 pm

If you think about it the upgrade wouldnt be to hard, just compare the db's. Right?

PS I loved that installer you made last time RavensScripts

Raven · Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2004 4:50 am

stephen2417 wrote:

If you think about it the upgrade wouldnt be to hard, just compare the db's. Right?

PS I loved that installer you made last time RavensScripts

And ALL the files.

Raven · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2004 1:16 pm

I have been working on an SQL Loader Smile

. I need some of you to test it out and feedback. I know the loader works, but I have put together a pretty solid Database/Tables/Permissions tester. This will basically sit on the front end of the SQL Creator. I have a very limited (almost pathetic) help facility that I will add more content to before releasing, but try to overlook the asthetics/symbolism and test the substance Rolling Eyes

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and let me know your findings/issues. Thanks!

afc · Worker Joined: Aug 16, 2003 Posts: 106 Location: USA

ready to test it out, put my server to some use Twisted Evil

afc · Worker Joined: Aug 16, 2003 Posts: 106 Location: USA

Raven you might want to put a over ride for server with safe mode on

Warning: SAFE MODE Restriction in effect. The script whose uid is 503 is not allowed to access /var/www/html owned by uid 0 in /home/virtual/site1/fst/var/www/html/sqlbuild.php on line 10

Warning: Failed opening '/var/www/html' for inclusion (include_path='.:/php/includes:/usr/share/php') in /home/virtual/site1/fst/var/www/html/sqlbuild.php on line 10

Raven · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2004 4:36 pm

- I saw a site the other day where the guy had some really nice scripts and projects. He stated right up front that if you or your server operate in safe mode that's your problem not his ROTFL

. I had to laugh because I feel the same way. However, I realize that many have no choice in the matter as they are on a shared server. Soooooooooo ....

Do me a favor and try this. Change lines 10-13 from

Code:

include($configpath);
$dbname = empty($tmpDbName)?$dbname:$tmpDbName;
}
else $configpath = '***** FILE NOT FOUND *****';

to

Code:

   $result = @include($configpath);
   if (!$result) $configpath = '***** FILE NOT FOUND OR NOT ACCESSIBLE *****';
   else $dbname = empty($tmpDbName)?$dbname:$tmpDbName;
}
else $configpath = '***** FILE NOT FOUND OR NOT ACCESSIBLE *****';

Did that work?

antinportugal · Hangin' Around Joined: Feb 24, 2004 Posts: 31

For me it's late at night and perhaps it just a case of the brain being scrambled so unless others come up with simular findings I suggest you leave this one for the moment Smile

but it appears that when
1) using a username that has permission to connect to a database (used in all config files) I get:

Quote:

Server Connection Test -- It doesn't appear that MySQL is running under host: localhost.
MySQL said: Access denied for user: 'xxxxxxxx@localhost' (Using password: YES)

Try a different User and/or Password combination..

2) when I use a username that has permissions to create databases (using mysql) I get

Quote:

>>>Note: This user does not have Create Database Permissions for this MySQL server. Either select another user/pass combination or you will need to create the database first and then come back to this utility to create the tables.

Successfully connected to database db_xxxxxxxxxx.

Successfully read 0 tables from database_xxxxxxxxx. (edit: that's correct because there are no tables)

I left "Please enter the path to the nuke configuration file:" blank in both cases

bound to just be some obscure setting we have in place

Raven · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2004 5:35 pm

I can't explain that because here it definitely recognizes a user/pass combo that has permission. As it says in the Help and Note, if you use a front end like cPanel you won't have permission outside of cPanel. Could that be the case?

GeekyGuy · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2004 6:45 pm

Raven,

The test worked flawlessly on my local installation. If this was this easy, I can't wait to install your custom distro.

Thanks again.