trying to create a logging system

sheldon

I am trying to create a logging system simaler to this site. I don't need all the bells and whistles, just want to add posts to a thread. I can't seem to make it update the new page with the edited information? can anybody help[g)]

Greg Bernhardt

Your goal can't be completed with HTML. Depending on your server look into these server languages:

PHP
http://www.php.net

ASP
http://www.asp101.com/

sheldon

crap I just started html and now I have to learn another language[:(]
what is CGI? http://www.jmarshall.com/easy/cgi/ I have read through this and still am unable to accomplish anything. I am not trying to make a web page that runs on an internet server. Just a log book that will add logs similar to the way you have on this site, on my computer. I may be misunderstanding but does the cgi program have to be on a server with a URL? Is there anyway to fool a normal computer into adding information to a html page like this or is it some major learning curve?

Greg Bernhardt

CGI is the common gateway interface. People usually use PERL with CGI. You must run the website on a server to accomplish your needs. I must say it is a very large learning curve if you don't know html and want to move into a server language. Your best bet is to buy some books at barnes and noble and take a few months to learn web technologies.

sheldon

I can't believe there isn't an easy way to have stuff added to a simple page. HTML is for the most part simple unless you want to get crazy. Like have the form just add to the file like a paste function. This is driving me crazy. For example, when I press submit reply button on here it goes to a php or a cgi type then that file gets and then posts onto the proper page it is rather crazy how it works simple but yet not. If I want to add to a page I made I can edit and resave and there is the new text. But If I want other people to add they don't want to know html, they just want to click and type and click and there is there log. I just think it is crazy that there isn't a simple way or a compiler that will do this. Thanks though I am just frusterated.

STAii

Well, there is !
If you need very customized things, you will need to learn and learn and learn (and this is why programmers come up [:)], to do this for you).
But if you don't really care about anything special, you just need your objective done, you can use free ready codes, like (for example) if you are welling to have some forums, see the snitz forums ! http://forum.snitz.com , those will need a server that supports ASP, if you have a good budget go buy a ASP supporting host (like http://www.readyhosting.com ), if not, try to use a free ASP supporting host (like http://www.brinkster.com ).

And, if you have a good budget (i mean, a VERY good one), and need something customized, and don't want to learn, you might find some good coders easily online at http://www.rentacoder.com .


Greg, is it against the rules to redirect people on the forums to other sites ?

sheldon

ok I bought a domain and we will see what this is about[:)]

sheldon

hey that looks just like the old phf

STAii

If you bought the domain with a hosting plan, did u check that the host supports what you are going to use (ASP or PHP) ?
Yes, the old PF was based on the Snitz forum, actually ALL the time there was a little link on the right bottom corner of EVERY page linking back to the site i gave you [:)], but it seems only few people noticed that.

sheldon

yea checked it out and it does support everything I need, I am just trying to learn so we will see how well I do. I am haveing so many ideas run through my head now on what to do with the site I am getting confused, but its fun. I never saw that link on the old phf eather, I suppose because just the topics alone were enough to give me brain drain, trying to figure out why about everything can be distracting[:)]

sheldon

ok I downloaded snits and crap I am lost, I have to change some directories and make a database so that it will work. very confusing[?]

Greg Bernhardt

They have support forums here:
http://forum.snitz.com/forum/

sheldon

I downloaded a guestbook and installed it but can't seem to get it to work, I am not sure if its in the cgi or what, what is cdmod?

Greg Bernhardt

Chmod is the unix command used to set permissions on files and folders. Permissions such as read and write, Again, I highly recommend you buying some books on these subjects if your serious about using web technologies.

username

You could always use a free embedded guest book and stick it in a html frame I have done this with satisfactory results.

Search google for 'Free guestbooks'. There maybe even be free forum type software you can link into your site. Hmm that gives me an idea ...

EDIT: This looks quite promising :http://www.theguestbook.com/

sheldon

Ok thanks a lot, I am on my way. This has been a great learning experiance for me:)

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