I have a new vps and am trying to install the newest version of cms made simple. i cannot get past the install because i don't have gd image support. i've searched around the forums, and all the solutions are way above my level, as i am not fmailiar with adding things to php, installing anything through the shell, etc.
question: is there a simple way i'd be able to solve this?
followup: if not, which was the last version of CMS that did NOT require this. older version i used to use worked fine, and i'm thinking maybe i would go to a version other than the newest, if someone can tell me which wouldn't run into this.
thanks
GD image problem
Re: GD image problem
I seriously doubt anyone is going to recommend that you stay with an outdated version of CMSMS. That's just not safe. Is your VPS through a web host? If so, just ask them to install GD and ImageMagick.
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Re: GD image problem
If you're not familiar with how to administer a linux/unix host why did you go with a vps?
That aside... you have 2 choices
a) contact 'somebody' to do the appropriate administration to your machine (regular maintenance has to be done, like upgrades, clearing
caches making sure disk space is available, making sure your mail server is not acting as an open relay, etc, etc).
b) running an old version of cmsms and hoping it will work. Knowing that there could be security problems, there are definitely major improvements in later versions, and that you are no longer eligible for any kind of support. There's just no way we can support people who don't keep up reasonably with upgrades.
That aside... you have 2 choices
a) contact 'somebody' to do the appropriate administration to your machine (regular maintenance has to be done, like upgrades, clearing
caches making sure disk space is available, making sure your mail server is not acting as an open relay, etc, etc).
b) running an old version of cmsms and hoping it will work. Knowing that there could be security problems, there are definitely major improvements in later versions, and that you are no longer eligible for any kind of support. There's just no way we can support people who don't keep up reasonably with upgrades.
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Re: GD image problem
my webhost says they won't do those kinds of upgrades. would anyone on this forum be interested in doing it for a fee?pixelita wrote: I seriously doubt anyone is going to recommend that you stay with an outdated version of CMSMS. That's just not safe. Is your VPS through a web host? If so, just ask them to install GD and ImageMagick.
Re: GD image problem
out of curiosity, what would the newest pre GD version be?calguy1000 wrote: If you're not familiar with how to administer a linux/unix host why did you go with a vps?
That aside... you have 2 choices
a) contact 'somebody' to do the appropriate administration to your machine (regular maintenance has to be done, like upgrades, clearing
caches making sure disk space is available, making sure your mail server is not acting as an open relay, etc, etc).
b) running an old version of cmsms and hoping it will work. Knowing that there could be security problems, there are definitely major improvements in later versions, and that you are no longer eligible for any kind of support. There's just no way we can support people who don't keep up reasonably with upgrades.
Re: GD image problem
Uh, if your web host can't or won't install ImageMagic and GD, then I suggest you change hosts and find someone who can. That's a pretty common configuration as far as I know, and I've got sites stashed all over the place. And it's seldom a problem to create a help ticket and request those be installed. If you want to contact me off forum, I can recommend some reputable web hosts for you.
Here is a very short but reliable list of CMSMS friendly web hosts:
http://www.cmsmadesimple.org/support/cm ... e-hosting/
Here is a very short but reliable list of CMSMS friendly web hosts:
http://www.cmsmadesimple.org/support/cm ... e-hosting/
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Re: GD image problem
It's looking like through easyapache i can recompile php with gd image support...trying it now...
Re: GD image problem
Many VPS hosts essentially turn over full control of the VPS to the client, and take a hands-off approach, assuming that the client knows how to run a server.pixelita wrote: Uh, if your web host can't or won't install ImageMagic and GD, then I suggest you change hosts and find someone who can.
