On Tuesday, October 1, 2002, at 05:43 PM, Robin wrote: > Hi all, > > Since we are all quiet, I thought I'd mention a recent experience > installing the toaster. > > This is using Redhat 7.1 on a virtual dedicated server, although this > mirrors my experience on a RH 7.3 dedicated I recently built. > > Anyway, I found that for the default configuration it worked just fine > if a left the existing Apache install where it was, since it was > already compiled with .so support. > > This also meant I didn't require the overrides to the cgi-bin and www > root that is in the toaster setup. > > So I just have a question, I'm wondering why we're deleting Apache and > changing the standard cgi-bin and www root locations from Redhat's > installation defaults? > > For myself it is best to leave as much on the server as-is, and manage > it using RH package management if I can, for simplicity's sake. This > seems to work just fine, but I figure there must be some reason, so I > was curious what it might be, and if there is something I'm > overlooking.
Because this is not a RedHat specific toaster. While I call it a Linux Toaster, it works on most *nix without much modification. I only reference the rpm commands because RedHat Linux seems to be the most popular among users of this toaster. I use the software default locations rather than distribution specific locations. Apache defaults to /usr/local/apache, so that's what I use. While Qmailadmin defaults to the RedHat Apache location, I think that's the only one I have to override. This is simpler. But by all means, if you prefer to use the distribution location, go for it. Whatever works for you. Regards, Bill
