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WithoutAPaddle
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« on: March 09, 2005, 02:19:02 PM »
Hi all,

I remember reading somewhere that since we only have one db with the shuttle plan we can only install one program with Fantastico and then should install any other programs manually.  I noticed in the cpanel that there is a Scripts Library where you can install phpbb.  Can this be used to install phpbb after Fantastico has already been used to install something like Mambo for example?  Or would I still have to install phpbb manually?
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« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2005, 02:24:14 PM »
Just about any auto-installer requires an unused database. That's what makes them easy to use; they create the database and everything for you. If you then want them to instead install into an existing database, that would require having to revamp things.

It's also a liability issue. If an auto install messes up on a fresh database, that's not too bad. But imagine it killing the rest of an existing database. Not worth the hassle, from the autoinstaller developer's point of view.
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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2005, 02:30:13 PM »
Hmmmm, OK I'm just a noob at all this so I'm terrified of trying to do a manual install of anything.   Wink

If I was going to install one program with an autoinstaller and then install the others manually, which program should I install automatically?  In other words, which is harder to install manually?  Mambo or phpbb?

Thx for the help.   Smile
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« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2005, 02:53:02 PM »
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If I was going to install one program with an autoinstaller and then install the others manually, which program should I install automatically?  In other words, which is harder to install manually?  Mambo or phpbb?


I don't think it matters. Both programs are pretty easy to install manually. I have both installed on my computer and the process was mostly automated for both programs. If you get stuck, you can always ask for help here.

I hope this helps. Thumbs Up
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« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2005, 03:04:23 PM »
Or you can install SMF for forums instead. I installed it recently and it was really easy.
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