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How Morons Can Install New Version of Fudforum to Their Host [message #162702]

Sun, 04 July 2010 23:47

wittrs

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I've got some exceeding simple questions that I have no idea what the answers. In helping me, could you pretend that I am a blithering idiot?

I have fudforum already. But I wanted to install the new version. Trouble is, I purchase hosting services. So I never have to deal with what I believe are called "server-side" sorts of issues. I had a technician install fudforum for me last time. What I want to know now is very simple:

A. Could an idiot like myself install a new version of fudforum without major issues?

B. How would I preserve the message content of the old board? I know you say "back it up just in case." But does that mean making copies only of the fudforum directory, containing the php files and such? Because I think the actual messages are in a data base of some sort. I'm not even sure I know where that thing is.

C. Would I be able to have more than one board? My empire of foolishness is expanding, and I would like to have 3 or 4 boards if possible. Does that require multiple installations or just separate directory folders (forum1, 2, etc.)

D. Lastly, I assume the new fudforum can still allow people to email messages to the board? That's key.

Finally, if you had a Sesame Street guide for to how to accomplish this -- you know, with videos and candy -- it would sure be helpful. Please remember that I am a blithering idiot and know nothing of what is happening with the space creatures that host my website. I like to just push buttons and things.

Yours eating soup through a straw.

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		How Morons Can Install New Version of Fudforum to Their Host By: wittrs on Sun, 04 July 2010 23:47
		Re: How Morons Can Install New Version of Fudforum to Their Host By: Ernesto on Mon, 05 July 2010 05:23
		Re: How Morons Can Install New Version of Fudforum to Their Host By: wittrs on Tue, 06 July 2010 18:28
		Re: How Morons Can Install New Version of Fudforum to Their Host By: Ernesto on Tue, 06 July 2010 18:35
		Re: How Morons Can Install New Version of Fudforum to Their Host By: wittrs on Tue, 06 July 2010 19:25

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