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A bit contradictory, but yea that pretty much covers them. But my main point was that simply packaging a theme with the license, and giving general access to themes with one agreement is quite different (and legal) and needs to be done correctly if you want to completely protect your work...but I'm long winded it took me a while to get to that point.
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No, modules require the XOOPS framework to function (depending on the module), so they would not count in that aspect...they were coded with XOOPS code and would not fall under "any HTML file which merely makes function calls to this code"...I could be wrong, but that seems logical to me.
You may however remove the copyright from the footer of XOOPS Themes if needed.
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it is not allowed to remove from the footer the text: "design by Xoopsdesign" with the link to www.xoopsdesign.com
A bit contradictory, but yea that pretty much covers them. But my main point was that simply packaging a theme with the license, and giving general access to themes with one agreement is quite different (and legal) and needs to be done correctly if you want to completely protect your work...but I'm long winded it took me a while to get to that point.
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Maka this little tid bit you posted seems to almost apply to the modules as well?
No, modules require the XOOPS framework to function (depending on the module), so they would not count in that aspect...they were coded with XOOPS code and would not fall under "any HTML file which merely makes function calls to this code"...I could be wrong, but that seems logical to me.
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@script_fu:
What Will is doing and what xoopsdesign does are not comparable.
XoopsDesign does not charge for their templates. They charge for a subscription service which allows you access their download system. There is also no indication that the templates contained in the download system are GPL as they do NOT package them with the GPL license. If you see a GPL license anywhere on their site referring to their templates, or any copyright referring to their images, then I stand corrected. The only license they package is:
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Which is extremely vague and quite a bad license...It does not say you can't modify it, it does not say you can't distribute it, it does not say you cannot sell it...it only says if you want to sell it...tell them. The main point being: if you want your work to be licensed under GPL, you must include the license with the package.
Even if they do decide to throw in the GPL license upon realizing their mistake, you still are NOT paying for the template, you are paying for Premium Membership. And since you did not pay for it and it's GPL, you are free to distribute it in the same manner you received it...free. (you are more than welcome to prove me incorrect)
SO getting to my original point: the only logical way prevent the distribution of a template that you want to keep commercial whilst retaining your copyright in the footer is to do what Will is planning to do and sell the theme itself bundled with its own license.
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And yes, you can re-license something that contains smarty...when the GPL FAQs said this:
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They were referring to this from the actual license:
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Will's template isn't smarty or a derivative , it's not XOOPS or a derivative...it's his.
What Will is doing and what xoopsdesign does are not comparable.
XoopsDesign does not charge for their templates. They charge for a subscription service which allows you access their download system. There is also no indication that the templates contained in the download system are GPL as they do NOT package them with the GPL license. If you see a GPL license anywhere on their site referring to their templates, or any copyright referring to their images, then I stand corrected. The only license they package is:
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This theme is for private and personal use, it is not allowed to remove from the footer the text: "design by Xoopsdesign" with the link to www.xoopsdesign.com . If you wish to make commercial use of this theme please send an email to info@xoopsdesign.com and we will contact you.
Which is extremely vague and quite a bad license...It does not say you can't modify it, it does not say you can't distribute it, it does not say you cannot sell it...it only says if you want to sell it...tell them. The main point being: if you want your work to be licensed under GPL, you must include the license with the package.
Even if they do decide to throw in the GPL license upon realizing their mistake, you still are NOT paying for the template, you are paying for Premium Membership. And since you did not pay for it and it's GPL, you are free to distribute it in the same manner you received it...free. (you are more than welcome to prove me incorrect)
SO getting to my original point: the only logical way prevent the distribution of a template that you want to keep commercial whilst retaining your copyright in the footer is to do what Will is planning to do and sell the theme itself bundled with its own license.
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And yes, you can re-license something that contains smarty...when the GPL FAQs said this:
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any HTML file which merely makes function calls to this code, and for that purpose includes it by reference shall be deemed a separate work for copyright law purposes.
They were referring to this from the actual license:
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If identifiable sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can be reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves, then this License, and its terms, do not apply to those sections when you distribute them as separate works
Will's template isn't smarty or a derivative , it's not XOOPS or a derivative...it's his.
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Just a side note:
<{$xoops_imageurl}>images/topleft.jpg
<{$xoops_imageurl}>images/top.jpg
Would be better to use just incase you ever want to change the theme name, or something of that nature, so you wont have to go back and modify everything again.
<{$xoops_imageurl}>images/topleft.jpg
<{$xoops_imageurl}>images/top.jpg
Would be better to use just incase you ever want to change the theme name, or something of that nature, so you wont have to go back and modify everything again.
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Best advise I can give you is start talking to yourself in the forums...seriously. Just start making topics in your various forums about things that will drive people to comment. Ask questions in your topics to get responses...usually after people start replying to a few posts they'll make their own.
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https://xoops.org/modules/smartfaq/faq.php?faqid=377
global $xoopsUser;
if( $xoopsUser )
{
$pm_handler =& xoops_gethandler('privmessage');
$criteria = new CriteriaCompo(new Criteria('read_msg', 0));
$criteria->add(new Criteria('to_userid', $xoopsUser->getVar('uid')));
$pm = $pm_handler->getCount($criteria);
}
if( $pm )
{
echo "<a href="/viewpmsg.php" title="Read your new Private Messages">Private Messages ($pm)</a>n";
}
else
{
echo "No new Private Messagesn";
}
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First of all make sure you have set to Visable in your Blocks Administration...then go to:
System Admin>Groups
And modify your groups so they have permission to view the block. Hope that helps.
System Admin>Groups
And modify your groups so they have permission to view the block. Hope that helps.
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First off let me say that I'm not entirely familiar with this module. It appearers though that you cut off a bit of the error...something like "- in /whatever.php on line ___" that may help someone solve your problem.
Basically your issue is that safe_mode is stopping putenv() from returning the environment variable SCRIPT_FILENAME (which returns the path of the script that calls it).
You MAY be able to work around this by adding SCRIPT_FILENAME to safe_mode_allowed_env_vars
in your php.ini, however I cant guarantee it as I have never had the need to run safe_mode. I must say though, it isn't the most secure way of doing it as it's pretty much defeating the purpose of safe_mode blocking all env variables other than PHP_ in the first place. However it may be a temporary fix for you until someone can provide you a better solution.
Basically your issue is that safe_mode is stopping putenv() from returning the environment variable SCRIPT_FILENAME (which returns the path of the script that calls it).
You MAY be able to work around this by adding SCRIPT_FILENAME to safe_mode_allowed_env_vars
safe_mode_allowed_env_vars = PHP_,SCRIPT_FILENAME
in your php.ini, however I cant guarantee it as I have never had the need to run safe_mode. I must say though, it isn't the most secure way of doing it as it's pretty much defeating the purpose of safe_mode blocking all env variables other than PHP_ in the first place. However it may be a temporary fix for you until someone can provide you a better solution.
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Use the "Set Forum Position" box when creating/editing a forum from your admin panel, you can order them that way...give them each a number, 1, 2, 3, 4..etc according to the order you want them in. The lower the number is, the higher the forum is in the list. I personally go by 10's when im doing it incase I decide to put a forum in between them in the future I wont have to renumber everything
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Over at Sublime we do basic setups for a set price. Which is a CMS installation and a few hacks/mods which is done by me personally in most cases.
What your looking for would be a job for a dev team, which Sublime CMS Design can provide for you. Our dev team would be happy to get this going for you, but like i said our set price as quoted on our website is for something like a clan website or a personal page for someone.
I would quote the job you're looking for at about $4k as well, which would normally be paid via paypal, if you dont have paypal we could try to work something else out, but it's definately the preferred method. Our service would include the customizations you requested, anything else you decide you want along the way, and any troubleshooting problems you may have.
If you are interested feel free to email me at: sublime(at)sublimedesign(dot)org
What your looking for would be a job for a dev team, which Sublime CMS Design can provide for you. Our dev team would be happy to get this going for you, but like i said our set price as quoted on our website is for something like a clan website or a personal page for someone.
I would quote the job you're looking for at about $4k as well, which would normally be paid via paypal, if you dont have paypal we could try to work something else out, but it's definately the preferred method. Our service would include the customizations you requested, anything else you decide you want along the way, and any troubleshooting problems you may have.
If you are interested feel free to email me at: sublime(at)sublimedesign(dot)org
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