Bahattee... you are THE man! The install notes just say to change the HTML file contents. I had no idea the template files had to be updated in XOOPS admin too. Thank you *very* much. This was really doing my head in.

All my module-wide cache settings are 'none'. Recently I updated the content of an HTML file that sets some parameters for the 'Jobs List' module. All I did was change the path /search.php to /xoops/search.php. Despite making the changes the module still loads data from the previous version of the file. In fact, even if I delete the file, it still loads the data.

I connect using NTL cable broadband, so at first I thought it might be their infamous 'transparent' cache causing problems, but I get the same result when I connect via modem.

I cleared the browser cache and triple-checked to see if the module was pulling duplicate information from another file, perhaps something hard-coded in PHP, but this is the only file in the module folder that contains that particular string.

Before I post a question with the module developer, does XOOPS automatically cache files in a way that might cause such a problem?

I could do with some help with the Document Management System mod.

OK. QED by Predator:

support for xcgallery has moved tohttp://www.xoops2.org

The developer's web-link in the module download section leads to a locked site.

I would change host. Many ISPs enable safe-mode as a knee-jerk reaction after a hacking attempt. We use three hosts, two with safe-mode ON and one (our XOOPS host) with safe-mode OFF. Out of the three, it was one of the hosts with safe-mode ON that had their server hacked in September. PHP safe mode played no part in the attack at all. It is by no means 'essential' for security.

I have no doubt that the small print in your service agreement enables your host to do exactly as they please. However, they have changed their terms or service in mid-stream, which has a direct impact on your ability to continue using them as a supplier. I would change host and demand a refund for the portion of the year for which you were unable to use their service. Whether you succeed in getting a refund is another matter!

If you do shop around, be sure to check any prospective host's PHP info file (normally called phpinfo.php) to see exactly what they offer. If their website doesn't have a link to a PHP info file, I would be very careful. Many hosts offer cheap PHP/MySQL hosting, but the service is often severely restricted. Safe mode may be on, you may not be able to use gd-lib, PHP upload may be disabled. One member of this community was offered free hosting and unlimited bandwidth - but the host automatically changes folder permissions from 777 back to 775, due to what they call 'security' issues.

If your host 'hosts' your domain name too, check that they do not charge an extortionate amount of money to transfer domains away from themselves to another registrar. As competition has increased, hiking-up domain-transfer fees has become common practice in order to make leaving prohibitively expensive. Check their TOS every year and keep screen-shots or a printed copy.

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Fair enough. There's always gonna be some restrictions with a service that gives you those benefits. Just wouldn't like to think of you paying for it!.

A lot of PHP apps require you to triple-seven folders. Might be worth your while posting a request somewhere on Xoops.org for recommendations for a low/no-cost provider who allows this?.

Change host. Without a doubt. Re-setting your folder permissions is outrageous. That has got to be a rarity?... I hope.

The XOOPS notification system is useful. But from PM summary screen - to PM detail screen - to forum thread - means 3 open windows. I generally wind up working in the last window to open, leaving the others open in the background and wasting resources. Trying to navigate back to delete the notifications can become a nightmare. Could all be done in the one window IMHO. Grrr. In fact, triple Grr.

Me too.