Set file permission

[Omebolle]

The following smiley directories are not writable: default, x, x, x

I get this message when trying to add some new smileys, been looking around the forum for a solution how to set the files writable, but can't find it...

SMF 2.0 RC5

[Justyne]

It's easier to do this via FTP or your hosting interface.

[Omebolle]

Yep, did that, click right on the folder and the owner "write" boxes is checked, I used 755

[Justyne]

What about the folder the smileys are in?

[Illori]

SMF 2.0 RC5

you should really consider upgrading to 2.0.8, you are missing many patches for security.

[Omebolle]

Don't start... I've been trying to upgrade ever since the version after mine, but it never works so I gave up trying that. It all looks so easy, but with me it never works...
Back to the topic...
The smiley folder is set on 755 with the same boxes checked.

[kat]

Has that been propagated through the sub-directories, too?

[Omebolle]

If you mean the option below *recurse into sub-directries*, then.. yes

[kat]

Might be an idea to contact your host, then. I suspect that you don't have CHOWN ownership of the files on your site...

[Omebolle]

The answer of the host One.com  about CHOWN is this
Mark L: We are also not familiar with that

Mark L: Also, we do not support scripting issues

[kat]

That's ridiculous! Even my cat knows about CHOWN! Even if they use a Windows server, which uses "cacls", instead, they should know what you mean. They must be AWFUL!

Give them this link:

http://unixhelp.ed.ac.uk/CGI/man-cgi?chown

[Omebolle]

Can't help that, but thanks for the help, I'll leave it as it is. Seems to be above my expertise as a rookie.

[kat]

Even if you were a total expert, there's nothing you could do. Your host can change that. You can't.

[Kindred]

Don't start... I've been trying to upgrade ever since the version after mine, but it never works so I gave up trying that. It all looks so easy, but with me it never works...

I feel that I must step in here...

you are 6 (soon to be 7) revisions behind in security releases. This is not something that you should wave your hand and say "well, I tried and it just didn't work".  Your site is insecure. period. Your users' data is insecure because of your choice...

If you need help with the upgrade, talk to us...

[Omebolle]

Seems I must have done something right with the file permission setting. I gave it ONE last try and  to my surprise it all worked. New smileys added.

I may even go for the upgrade tomorrow 

[Omebolle]

I already see problems... "This archive will upgrade/reset your forum to a clean install of the latest version and will remove all modifications".

[Kindred]

yes, indeed it will.

There is no "patch" way to upgrade from any of the RC versions.
This means that you will have to use the large upgrade - and yes, that overwrites ALL standard forum files and will thus remove all changes made by mods.

It just means that you will have to reinstall mods after the upgrade...

(and I will note - If you had upgraded to 2.0 "gold" when it came out, you would be able to actually use the patches instead.)

[Omebolle]

Then tell me how I can get these mods back in the forum after the upgrade
Bad Behavior compatible with 2.0 RC5, 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.4, 2.0.6, 2.0.7 –
Notcaptcha - compatible with 2.0.8???

These stopped all unwanted bots till now

[Kindred]

Install the new versions of those mods...   And read the FAQ on how to install a mod which is not specifically calling out your version number...  Hint it's called emulate.

[Omebolle]

Thanks for the push in the right direction, seems "bad behavior" and "not capthca" work in the last version
Still hoping for an "inline placement of pictures" mod.