/var is a section, normally a seperate partition, to store "variable" and always changing files. Such as Log Files, your Web Server, FTP server files, etc.

If the /var partition is nearly maxed out, just delete some of the files. (just stay away from /var/log)

In console, SU (Super User), just type 'rm filename' for files.

If you want to remove directories, 'rm -f-R foldername', where -f is to force the deletion, and -R is to recurse through all files/directories inside the folder you want to delete.

I'm afraid i'll have to jump on this bandwagon as well.

I'm having the same problem as everyone else here. Everything on the checklist turns out Ok, but I get a blank index page after install.

And yes, the user/database permissions are set correctly.. even though XOOPS never installed the DB. It was empty, with no tables. Even after I manually inserted the tables.. it still doesnt work.

Apache Version 2.0.50
PHP Version 4.3.8-9
MySQL Version 4.0.20
Debian Linux OS

On a side note... I've used MovableType in the past, but sine it became a 'pay-for' service.. I'm on the search for another CMS that I can use.

But seeing as how this is becoming a pain in the arse just to install.. I'm afraid I'll have to move on and find something else....

Hope you get the kinks worked out. Maybe I'll come back to this one in the near future.

mysql Ver 12.22 Distrib 4.0.18, for pc-linux-gnu (i686)

Sorry about double post, i know its a huge no-no on Forums everywhere, but I figured this a more suitable place than the beginners corner.

so here's my question again.

"Whats the bare minimum database/user permissions I can give to my DB,and created DB_USER for XOOPS to install and work properly?

Thanks! :)"

no-ip.com is a dynamic IP website resolver..
It allows you to have a simple subdomain on no-ip.com (or many other domains to choose from); yoursite.no-ip.com -- and it'll resolve to your own computers IP address with the help of a program to install which keeps pinging the no-ip servers to inform it of any IP changes.

It also has a small web server built into it so you can host off your own computer.


If you're using No-IP.com you should have some sort of directoy with that program to set your files, and it'll host directly from your computer..

Whats the bare minimum database/user permissions I can give to my DB,and created DB_USER for XOOPS to install and work properly?

Thanks! :)