Another Newbie Install Help!

[timmmay]

I followed the install instructions but I seem to be missing something because when I run setup.php it doesn't do anything. All I get is the EE logo database installer 1.22, and the message "SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE UNTIL YOU SEE A CONFIRMATION BOX." But no scroll and no confirmation box. I don't know anything about php and mysql but I have managed to install them fine. I know php works because I have a php script running in my server fine, and I also know it's compiled with mysql. I also managed to create a database in mysql with user root and a passwd. I know 'root' and the created passwd works since I can use it to login to mysql. All info filled-in in connect.php. I'm using;

Linux
Apache 2.0.40
Php 4.2.3
MySql 3.23.52

TIA

[Pekka]

There are a lot of problems in Apache 2.x and one of those is that it does not open long pages reliably, especially on Windows - I tried 2.0 and it had severe problems unlike 1.3 which works very reliably.

Also:

Are you sure that you have .php extension mapped as php executable in your server? I ask because the right after the message "SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE UNTIL YOU SEE A CONFIRMATION BOX." starts the php code. The first thing php prints to the screen is "Dumping 1.22 SQL data" and if this does not appear and there are no error messages then there may be a problem in php installation.

One thing to try is to set in PHP.INI

error_reporting = E_ALL;

because then you'll see all possible PHP error reports (EE works fine when this is on, there are no errors or warnings to report :))

Also, you might want to read thread http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3955#17069

[timmmay]

I tried 2.0 and it had severe problems unlike 1.3 which works very reliably.

I need apache2 for virtual hosting over a dynamic ip. I'm cheap :) I refuse to get a static ip so that 1.3 would work for what I need.

Are you sure that you have .php extension mapped as php executable in your server?

Yes, I have a php script that runs ok.

One thing to try is to set in PHP.INI
error_reporting = E_ALL;

I checked php.ini and that's enabled by default. I checked the error-log and no errors.

You're right, I think the problem is apache2. Perhaps a 2.0 support on EE's next version?? I really don't want to shell-out an extra $10/month for a static ip. Anyway, thanks for the help... great software, even if it didn't work for me. :(

[Pekka]

Actually the problem with Apache 2 is that PHP is not compatible with it. As soon as it is done, EE will work without any modifications. Apache 2 is still beta.

If some other scripts run, it must be because they don't use most coding techniques EE has (one being extensive use of nested includes).

There are lots of PHP + Apache 2 tips in http://www.php.net/manual/en/printwn/install.apache.php

[timmmay]

I tried one last attempt by reinstalling apache to the latest release 2.0.42 and php from 4.2.3-devel to 4.2.3-maintenance release -- i guess not yet final/stable/production ;) To my dissappointment it didn't do the EE fix I was hoping for :( I guess I'm just going to have to wait until php4/apache2 runs smoothly together. I'm sure it won't take much longer.

thanks again...