Re: [NTLK] A Modest Proposal

From: This Old Newt (rich_at_thisoldnewt.net)
Date: Wed Jan 29 2003 - 09:52:41 PST


Quoting Grant Hutchinson <grant_at_splorp.com>:

> In a previous message, Victor Rehorst typed vigorously:
>
> >Personally, I'd prefer MovableType instead of BloggerPro, that way we
> are not
> >at the mercy of Blogger toasting its databases, which seems to
happen
> every
> >once in a while. I'm sure that Grant could set up MT on newted (and if
>
> >not, I can help him out).
>
> I'd be all for setting up MT on Newted. And yes, I would definitely
> appreciate help in doing so.
>
> However... and this is a reasonably big however...
>
> Previous research has shown that installing and maintaining MySQL on
a
>
> Qube2 is a bit of a bear, and I don't want to risk conking out the
> web-based administration tools by installing stuff that convolutes the
>
> syste,. Remember, I've still got to take care of the 900+ Newted
> Community accounts on that box. :)
>
> However, the Qube2 does run the required Perl 5.004_04 and
apparently MT
>
> can use the DB_File Perl module. Any ideas about using this? I have a
> feeling that MySQL will be the deal breaker on this one.
>
> http://theoryx5.uwinnipeg.ca/mod_perl/cpan-search?dist=DB_File
>
> g.
>
> ......................................................................
>
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Id give space at TON which has mySQL installed and running if someone
wants to.

Rich

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Rich
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