Unable to install phpMyFAQ

[gypsygoks]

Hello,

I am trying to install phpMyFAQ in my Linux server for my website. I have been trying to install phpMyFAQ 2.5 . My server specification includes PHP 5.2.6 (cli), register globals and safe mode being turned off and GD support, JSON support, XML Writer, Filter,SPL support all enabled. The requirements for phpMyFAQ 2.5 is well satisfied by the server.

I have downloaded the source (tar file) and extracted it and was trying to progress further with the web install by accessing the install/installer.php file. However the mentioned error is reported --

The following directory/-ies could not be created or are not writable:

The directories mentioned are * /attachments
* /data
* /images/Image
* /inc
* /pdf
* /xml

Please have your valuable guidance. Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Gokul

[Thorsten]

Hi,

please add the listed folders manually.

Bye
Thorsten

[gypsygoks]

Hello ,

The respective directories has been manually created. Appropriate permissions and ownerships has been assigned as well. However the error still persists. Could you please advice regarding this. Thank you.

Regards,
Gokul

[Thorsten]

Hi,

which permissions did you set?

bye
Thorsten

[gypsygoks]

Hello Thorsten,

Thanks for the support. Well the permissions assigned have been 755 for /attachments . /data , /images/Image ,/inc , /pdf and
/xml . The suggested permissions has been the same . Please advice.

Regards,
Gokul

[gypsygoks]

Thorsten,

I was able to make heady progress. I have been extensively searching various support forums and gathered piece of information. By assigning 777 Permissions to * attachments
* data
* images
* pdf
* xml
* the files data.php and config.php in the directory inc/

After that, the installer url worked . The relevant mysql database has been manually created and i successfully completed the installation. Thanks for your help.

Regards,
Gokul

[Thorsten]

Hi,

great!

bye
Thorsten