MaB
05-25-2002, 09:41 PM
Yes, we've written our own and are releasing it (free of course) - its a very hard thing to do.
You have to keep files and databases in sync. You have to make your cp work with differnet software and hardware and versions of operating systems. You have to make sure the cp wont erase your passwd file or httpd.conf file if it makes a mistake
It must have built in checking if a users enters 555.1123.ab.123333 as an IP address - if not the server may go bizerk on you. It's very complicated - and if your database is not in sync with whats actually on the system it can cause a mess
A very basic basic basic control panel can be done quickly - one that adds and removes user accounts, email settings and apache settings - but one that works correctly and efficiently and has alot of features needs time and work
Comparing it to windows 3.0 is not the best, I'm sure windows 3.0 is alot more work. Try writing linux then writing a GUI :) IMHO
Just my $.02
You have to keep files and databases in sync. You have to make your cp work with differnet software and hardware and versions of operating systems. You have to make sure the cp wont erase your passwd file or httpd.conf file if it makes a mistake
It must have built in checking if a users enters 555.1123.ab.123333 as an IP address - if not the server may go bizerk on you. It's very complicated - and if your database is not in sync with whats actually on the system it can cause a mess
A very basic basic basic control panel can be done quickly - one that adds and removes user accounts, email settings and apache settings - but one that works correctly and efficiently and has alot of features needs time and work
Comparing it to windows 3.0 is not the best, I'm sure windows 3.0 is alot more work. Try writing linux then writing a GUI :) IMHO
Just my $.02