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Keepongoing · Joined: 13 Feb 2003 Location: Korea

i got a good host "powweb" and downloaded Moodle, but I am completely illiterate about PHP, html ect. I need help and if someone can set it up for me, I will pay you. Thank you

SuperHero · Joined: 10 Dec 2003 Location: Superhero Hideout

Hello,

I've done paid set ups of moodle many times. I'll even sit down with you and give you some training on how to use it. However I would recommend leaving powweb. I used to use them but moodle never worked properly and I had to change hosts.

Things may have changed, but all I can say is that they had the most counter intuitive set up for things. If you insist on powweb I'll try but can make no promises.

pm me if interested.

visviva · Joined: 03 Feb 2003 Location: Daegu

I'd be happy to help you (or anyone else in a similar situation) out, although if the above poster is right about your host there probably isn't much to be done.

I've completed the Moodle Certification, for what it's worth. Wink

matthews_world · Joined: 15 Feb 2003

I attended a KOTESOL workshop which briefly discussed Moodle back a few years ago.

I'm still at a loss as to what it is actually used for.

SuperHero · Joined: 10 Dec 2003 Location: Superhero Hideout

diver · Joined: 16 Jun 2003

I have got Moodle uploaded to my server 9I use Yahoo Small Business - I know Sad

)

When I go to install Moodle, I fail the PHP setting test.

I get this:

SECURITY WARNING!

To operate properly, Moodle requires
that you make certain changes to your current PHP settings.

You must set register_globals=off.

This setting is controlled by editing your php.ini, Apache/IIS
configuration or .htaccess file.

I could edit this file if I knew where to find it.

Any help?

I'll even pay for services if it is reasonable.

jjurabong · Joined: 22 Jan 2003

I can vouch for Superhero as a very patient, and good moodle "setter-upper and shower-hower" Smile

ddeubel · Joined: 20 Jul 2005

I used the Callsig to set up my moodle. Click the tutorial on the right (you may now have to sign up/in???) . Really easy to follow and well thought out , thorough tutorial. Hats off to this!

http://callsig.org/home/

But if you are doing anything beyond installing - I'd recommend paying a little to get trained in servicing and customizing it. Worth the $$$ . If using with staff, make sure admin also pays for the teachers to get a workshop from a professional on general use. Either that or it will never get used properly....

Cheers,

DD
http://eflclassroom.ning.com

diver · Joined: 16 Jun 2003

ddeubel · Joined: 20 Jul 2005

Diver,

glad it worked for you and yeah - he could pay for that tutorial! I also second using Bluehost - I've used them for years and have had nothing but good things to say.

As to why the script isn't running -- I really can't even suggest. My moodle on Bluehost runs properly but you might try the bluehost forum. Ive often got answers there - lots of help available.

http://www.bluehostforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2

Cheers,

DD
http://eflclassroom.com

http://www.bluehostforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2

tfunk · Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Location: Dublin, Ireland

I know what is causing your problem. An experienced hacker can look for ways to get into your site. If your site contains private, sensitive or confidential material then you should fix this problem. In the meantime, if you are only getting the site up and running then make a copy of your site on a daily basis.

Fixing it requires a bit of explanation. There are two options:

Email your host and ask them to set 'register_globals=off' for your account or do some work yourself...

There are tutorials on the second option all over the internet. Basically, you are looking for a file called .htaccess at the root of you Moodle installation and you want to edit it, adding the line:

php_flag register_globals off

One problem is finding this file in the first place as a few web editors hide this file by default.

Moodle comes with an .htaccess file, so you should find it on your local computer (in addition to it being on your web server)

Do you understand me? It would take an experienced person 5 minutes to do, but an inexperienced person could mess something up.

I'll do it for you, but you'd have to give me your FTP details.

diver · Joined: 16 Jun 2003

tfunk · Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Location: Dublin, Ireland

Check your PM. For the benefit of those searching this forum, you can add

php_flag register_globals off

to the beginning or end of the .htaccess file and then upload it to the server.

Sorry, I'm not familiar with Moodle and can't help you out with the attendance module. Perhaps there's module specific settings.