Linux/Unix? Try freshmeat.net. They have loads of stuff like this, either CGI or php-based, most of which is GPL/freeware and so could be altered to fit your needs.

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Thanks annette its going to be on an alabanza server.

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Edward Dalladay
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Sounds dumb but i want to get this right - got a clue which scripts would be best to use ?

Wanting some help not directly todo with hosting - I'm wanting to setup yet another hosting review site but mainly based on european webhosts as there isnt many sites that cover these hosts. id like to know where i can get scripts to run this kind of site - i have traceroute scripts and stuff but im looking for scripts that will look up the right host for you, show there palns and stuff ive searched but cannot find anything.

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Edward Dalladay
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Eddie, it depends on what type of site you're going to have. Will it allow for real time updates to a central database, if someone posts review? Or will all reviews be vetted prior to release? Will you need a link from hosting plans to reviews and vice versa for each host? Does it need to be CGI? php/mySQL?

I know there are thousands of files at freshmeat, and it can be hard to get through them. :) But if you narrow the scope a bit, you can easily eliminate many of the results there that don't match your particular need, and maybe find one that does exactly what you want without a lot of hacking around to make it just so. I've seen scripts up that allow for things like movie reviews, which might be suitable with a bit of customization.

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Annette
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I don't mind whether it be cgi or php/mysql im more confident with cgi but i can work with php and mysql. Id like it to be as automated as possible. I'd like the reviews to appear instantly but also a function so i can delete them if i do not approve of language etc etc used in the post. so it would post a copy to the site and possibly a copy of the review to me. i'm also looking to do something similar to http://www.bigbytes.co.uk with the response times and things like that, how much downtime a website as had etc etc. I'm currently searching around for a good freeware forum, ive been looking at ubb but the features for the freeware version are limited so im searching through the hack sites for features.

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Edward Dalladay
Email - eddie@kchat.org or DjSy99@netscape.net
Web Address - http://www.kchat.org or http://www.flashtechnics.com

Here's a quick one I found: http://freshmeat.net/appindex/2000/03/12/952920352.html

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Annette
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Eddie, if you're looking for some decent freeware forums (either CGI or PHP/MySQL) do a search at http://www.hotscripts.com and search for 'discussion boards'. You should turn up a few gems.

I am using a custom one I wrote in PHP/MySQL - it handles the reviews, packages, searching etc.

I was using Links SQL from Gossamer-Threads previously, but you'll find that a custom script will do the job best.

I'd give you my script - but it would need to be edited to work with other people - and I don't have the time to do that unfortunatly.

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Cheers for the help, How hard would it be for me to customise it for my own use or i could just look at the coding for help?.

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Edward Dalladay
Email - eddie@kchat.org or DjSy99@netscape.net
Web Address - http://www.kchat.org or http://www.flashtechnics.com

I guess it depends on how much changes you want made and whether the pre-existing system suits your needs fully.

It also depends on how much you know of Perl/CGI and PHP - if you know enough then you should be able to change things around a bit. However, if the boards are under GPL or Open Source licences then you might need to be send your changes in to the author/programmer of the board (as part of the agreement) so that everyone else benefits.

[This message has been edited by BC (edited 08-10-2000).]

I am very confident with perl/cgi but php is a little bit umm yeah patchy, Maybe i should try find someone who would be intrested in helping with an idea like this.

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Edward Dalladay
Email - eddie@kchat.org or DjSy99@netscape.net
Web Address - http://www.kchat.org or http://www.flashtechnics.com

Flash,

Check out http://www.gossamer-threads.com for their dbman package. These guys know how to write code -- their software is extremely well written (I know, as I used to be partners with one of their guys on another project and have used their software extensively).

DBMan is available in both SQL and flat-text versions and in my experience has been amazingly easy to customize.

I hope this tidbit helps :)

Sincerely,


Vladislav Davidzon <davidzon@thinkhost.com> :-)
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If you want to discuss using my software for your site (webhostarea.com - you can see what it does), then send me an email and we can discuss it.

Its PHP/MySQL - its easy to learn, I used to only use Perl but converted to this.

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