I moved from a unix server to a win 2000 server (Hostway) and am getting this from my test script....cgi-binubb6_test.cgi' script produced no output

what next?

Here's a recent user's adventures with installing on hostway.

http://www.ubbcentral.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/6/663.html#000000

Are there any actual problems with the board?

Did you follow the move instructions?

Thanks Ron.....however this is what I find in trying to modify the path.....I don't see the "do" line.

########################################
NOTE TO USERS WHO ARE RUNNING UBB.classic IN THE NON-WRITABLE CGI-BIN SITUATION:
# Modify the path in the following 'do' line to reflect the VariablesPath!
# There is NO NEED to modify this line unless you are using a different
# VariablesPath. PLEASE use the UBB's CGI directory as the VariablesPath
# if at all possible. Thanks.
###########################################

eval {
require "vars_config.cgi";
};

&CheckDollarAt($@);

# Figure out if we're properly configured
if (
( (!-e "$vars_config{VariablesPath}/vars_config.cgi")
|| (!-e "$vars_config{MembersPath}/last_number.cgi")
|| (!-e "$vars_config{CGIPath}/ultimatebb.cgi")
|| (!-e "$vars_config{NonCGIPath}/datelib.js")
)
|| ($vars_config{INITIAL_SETUP_FLAG})) {
# need to configure the UBB
print "Content-type: text/htmlnn";
require "ubb_setup.cgi";
&setup_bootstrap;
exit(0);
} # end unless

Sorry, the comments are out of sync with the actual code. You want to change the "require" line inside the eval {}.

Charles....yes, I tried to follow the move instructions, but my ftp (cute) keep crashing on me.

My line should look like....{require "www/vars/vars_config.cgi";};

thanks

You should use the absolute path there... so, probably something like d:/inetpub/users/yourname/www/vars/vars_config.cgi

Your host will be able to provide the true exact path.

they say the phyical path is D:WWWRootxxxxx.comwww

should the slashes all go the same way or split?

Use the forward slashes like Charles' path.

Forward slashes are the general rule when working with file paths in most cross-platform high level languages (PHP, Perl, etc).

So your path would be d:/WWWRoot/whatever.com/www

Ok...I was able to set permissions in the cgi-bin to write, so I now have all permissions to read, write, and execute in both the cgi-bin and non cgi folder.

I still get this....wwwcgi-binubb6_test.cgi' script produced no output

Don't know where to go from here....could I just set up a new board and inport the members directory and forums from the board that doesn't work?

Let's ignore the test script for now - the version you're using is a little on the flaky side.

Does your board operate normally now that you've adjusted the variables path?

No...I can't get anything to work. I am hoping to be able to save my members and threads. I have downloaded 6.7, and was going to upgrade after I got 6.6 to work, but as far as I can tell it won't work. I was having trouble with cute ftp when I backed it up. I now am using leap ftp.

Grab the ubbclassic_test.cgi script from the 6.7 zip, and put it up on your site, with the exsting CGI files.

That's the replacement for the ubb6_test.cgi, and it's perfectly safe to use for any 6-series version... it should operate normally on your server. At least it shouldn't throw any serious "I can't work" errors.

Try it and find out...

'D:WWWRoottarpa.comwwwcgi-binubbclassic_test.cgi' script produced no output

This was the response.

OKay, that's just not right.

Try the hello.cgi file from the zip. Does THAT work?

Hello world from Perl 5.008
.cgi scripts are mapped to Perl.

That works.....

Odd; do you have FTP on yoru server? charles is goinna want it

The site is at Hostway......I would be thrilled to have Charles look at it.
jack@smilinjack.com

I should have guessed lol... everyone just loves Hostway don't we :insertnonamusedsmiliehere:...

Time to wait on charles lol, most likely if he wants to see it he'll tell you to open a ticket heh

Yup, this is support ticket time.

https://www.infopop.com/q/q.php?action=pool_query&num=16

Use that link to open a ticket. Inside the ticket body, include the URL to this topic (VERY IMPORTANT) and a request that the ticket be assigned to me. Thanks.

Charles....

I opened a support ticket..

Do you know anyone else that is running a UBB on a windows server at Hostway?

Jack

I've heard of quite a few users using hostway, the majority left due to restrictions.