Jonj1611 Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 Hi, Ok just developing my own site and would like to know if there is a walkthrough on how to install oscommerce or have I missed the documentation somewhere ? Additionally do I have to use the shop as the main part of my site. Basically I am creating a site where people will be able to view CG images. If they want to purchase they can then go to the shop?? Is that possible? Thanks Jon :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-Doe Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 did you already look here for install: http://www.oscommerce.info/kb/osCommerce/I...ling_osCommerce ? If they want to purchase they can then go to the shop?? Is that possible?it is, but I suppose you will have to write some code, or ask someone to write it for you (but not me :D ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonj1611 Posted July 11, 2004 Author Share Posted July 11, 2004 Many thanks, no I did not see that. Thanks, hopefully it will put me on the right road. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonj1611 Posted July 11, 2004 Author Share Posted July 11, 2004 Hi, OK I installed it to the server but I get this message when I go to the install directory FATAL ERROR: register_globals is disabled in php.ini, please enable it! Where is php.ini? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_ancient Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 Hi, OK I installed it to the server but I get this message when I go to the install directory FATAL ERROR: register_globals is disabled in php.ini, please enable it! Where is php.ini? Thanks php.ini is the php configuration file you probally do not have access to it Ask you host if you can turn Global on Locally, some host will allow it, some hosts wont I always like to pick hosts that have ti already turned on server wide.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonj1611 Posted July 11, 2004 Author Share Posted July 11, 2004 Hi Mike, Many thanks for the reply, I have sent a support message so hopefully they will turn it on. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_ancient Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 if they say no, they are probally talking about doing ti server wide there is a way (I forgot at this point since I never do it) to turn it on just for your account via .htaccess command, but I cant remember what it is, that would be what I would ask them next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detsouvalas Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 I have sent a support message so hopefully they will turn it on. Probably they won't, because turning register_globals on for the whole web server is considered to be a security problem! If you are on a *nix web server, you can try to turn register_globals on by inserting into the root .htaccess file following line: # Set Globals ON php_flag register_globals on Antonios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_ancient Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 I have sent a support message so hopefully they will turn it on. Probably they won't, because turning register_globals on for the whole web server is considered to be a security problem! If you are on a *nix web server, you can try to turn register_globals on by inserting into the root .htaccess file following line: # Set Globals ON php_flag register_globals on there you go though I dont know how big of a security problem it is considering there are many many many many hosts that have it turned on with zero problems, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonj1611 Posted July 12, 2004 Author Share Posted July 12, 2004 Hi, Thanks for the input, sorry for the delay in replying, I thought this forum sent you an email when someone replies!! Will make sure I turn that on now. I am quite new to websites. I have not received a reply from support yet but in there FAQ it says some server options can be turned on/off by putting a php.ini file in the directory you want to use. Basically I save a php.ini file in which I entered this into the /.com/catalog directory :- register_globals=1 Unfortunately it didn't do anything. The company I am using for hosting is heart internet. How do I access the root .htaccess file or is it something better left to the support engineers? Thanks Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detsouvalas Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 though I dont know how big of a security problem it is considering there are many many many many hosts that have it turned on with zero problems. Anyway, that's another question, the fact is that if they have them turned off globally for the whole server, as you also said, they will probably turn it on globally after just one inquiry! :-) The important thing is that they permit to override the default settings somehow!! I thought this forum sent you an email when someone replies! It does, you just have to make a tick in the appropriate check box after the message-writing box! How do I access the root .htaccess file or is it something better left to the support engineers? Well, do some reading about .htaccess files in the internet and all your questions will be answered! In the meanwhile, leave it to the support stuff! Antonios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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