Marco,

I have put a link on the Module Repository page for ease of use.

http://xoops-end-user.com/xoops-module_repository/zip/modulelist.txt

On this simple text file via a view source you and others can note at the side of the files you know about instructions to me as to how they could or should be handled.

As JLM69 POST says ... Lets make it happen!

I see you have started a section in the Module_Development_Guide - Looks like a good place wiki wise to expand on the module repository reform efforts.

What do you think?

BS

Peekay,
I have a complete backup you and anyone else who want one may have. This is html backup of each page as it was on Jan. 4th 2008.

http://xoops-end-user.com/xoops-module_repository/MR-A_Z.txt

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Adjust your address line to reflect the page you wish to look at.

http://xoops-end-user.com/xoops-module_repository/

EXAMPLE:http://xoops-end-user.com/xoops-module_repository/XOOPS_Project_Module_RepositoryA1.htm

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Since the links here are cumberson, I created the zip backups directory for futher ease of use.

This is still a work in progress. Maybe someone will create a cd of the archived and make it freely available.

BlueStocking

BTW: "Powered by YOU" means it is up to "YOU" to do it or it won't get done.

XOOPS has plenty of I's, Me's, and We's, but what is really needed now is a lot more "YOU"'s

EDIT: Addedhttp://xoops-end-user.com/xoopsA-Zpgs.zip 1.87 MB WinZip File 1/8/2008 7:10 PM Again, for your convience and module peace of mind.

Found some interesting information on the FAQ's

Error [Xoops]: Unable to connect to database in file class/database/databasefactory.php line 34

Worth a check.

1) If it was server problem I could not access this page.
http://welcomefuture.com/webstat/

2) Looking at the source code on the error message it shows you are directing to a subdirectory (wiki).xoops.org that would be incorrect for any error msg on your site.
http://wiki.xoops.org/wakka.php?wakka=TroubleshootingBlankPage

ALSO

Quote:

Quote:

Why would the powered by XOOPS 2.0 @2001-2008 point to xooperman.com ???

Maybe that is where you need to check to see what the problem is -

EDIT: Sorry, I just now noticed you are xooperman. I apologize.

@Trabis, I unzip and look at the version.php for information as to where to go to get the most recent version of the module, along with taking a look at their website to see if it is still active. For me this is an enjoyable venture since I learn about the module and the module builder.

Do you have any modules in this list that needs updating?

@Maxxy, Currently, we have these modules and people are using them. The hacking of the NEW addons, made it imperative to me that something had to be done to protect the content others have spent years building. Upgrading this repository is a major job, and any help you can offer along these lines will be greatly appreciated.

@Irmtfan,
At this point the module backup I prepared is for those who have a need to protect the modules they use that others may deem obsolete. I currently use programs that are way out of date but serve my purpose better than their replacement upgrades.

@Peekay, I open the zip file and read the version.php. From there I glean much useful information. This is real easy and quick to do from the modulelist.txt file list used as presented on the page. Needless to say this is a huge job, and needs to be automated if it is going to happen. (of course, module authors could each do their own, and it would not be a formidiable job for anyone then)

@Irmtfan, RE: "all Old modules without php5 compatibility."
I agree, they need to be kept separated from the newer php5 compatable modules. They should be kept in a module repository archive, which should take care of Peekays concern also.

@joninzar,
Let me introduce myself, In real life, they call me Darcy. Online I am BlueStocking, in honor of publisher Ben Stillingfleet who wore blue worsted stockings to a meeting where black stockings were expected as formal attire. He proved that the content of the lecture was more important than the attire he was dressed in to deliver it. I concerate on content and let others deliver the design. (sadly, design wise it shows)

I would recommend you download the full zip file I have prepared then you will not have to worry about the sudden disappearence of modules you may have had a need for. That was the purpose of this excercise. Protecting the modules for those who need them.

Discuss

http://ajax-discuss.sourceforge.net/xoops/

Trabis,

Please make corrections on the text file you see that are needed. I can pull modules from the list that should be pulled and add new ones.

Thanks,
for sharing labors in return.

BlueStocking

This offering may be meager in as much as we have all these files in our Module Repository, however we, at XOOPS, believe that backup copies of modules we all work with are important. For this reason we put our heads together and came up with a way of providing you with a copy of our backups.

For a quick copy selection for a one on one basis, see the module text list.

/xoops-module_repository/zip/modulelist.txt

Dear XOOPERS,

IF you want a copy of this entire zip library
I have zipped it at:

http://xoops-end-user.com/MR-zip.zip
This file size is 88.3 MB 1/7/2008 12:35am.

The MR being for module repository and the zip meaning zip files.

Done for your convenience ...by BlueStocking

glad you moved to the forums that are visible.. nice post!

BS

Nice pic...

Thanks and happy new year to you too.