[4864] Installer creates 0byte files instead of folders

[Clickout]

I was trying to install the aeva media mod and i found that the installer created 0byte files instead of folders
But there was no problem when i installed other mods: sitemap, pretty url, welcome pm, regbar warning, and ad management mods.

Using SMF 2.0RC3 apache server, latest version.

[Arantor]

This was actually reported as a bug a bit back by Nao when he was a beta tester (and made it on to the tracker), not sure where it is though.

[Acans]

I can't seem to find it in mantis anywhere, perhaps I'm searching for the wrong key-words.

Hopefully somebody bookmarked it or remembers the correct title.

[Clickout]

Does it have something to do with the processor power of the server? Because with the 0byte files I've uninstalled the mod without any problems. Then I re-installed the mod and uploaded the folders and subfolders manually. I then tried to uninstall, but i'm getting server time out error.


Also the 'moderation' problem with the WAP2 mode of the 2.0RC 1-1 reborn in RC3!

[Arantor]

No, it's nothing to do with the time out rules. It's to do with the library used to create the archive and to open it again.

[Norv]

Can this still be reproduced by anyone?
If yes, a phpinfo() file from the server where it happens may be useful.

[Adish - (F.L.A.M.E.R)]

I do remember this happening to me, although it was a little different issue. All the folders I would upload via filezilla would turn into a 0 byte file. I had to create a folder first and upload the rest of the files over it later on. Although it used to happen only on one of the servers. So, I think it is something to do with server configurations rather than the package manager itself. I can not confirm it, but that is how it happened to me previously.

[Akyhne]

I had the exact same issue on various servers. The problem was with all mods which needed to unzip folders.
I also mentioned it in the team board several times.

[Adish - (F.L.A.M.E.R)]

That gives a lead. Maybe phpinfo() will give us further information.

Just for the information: What is a phpinfo() file?

We can compare it with a proper server where this function works and the one provided here.

[Joshua Dickerson]

I am pretty sure this has to do with http://dev.simplemachines.org/mantis/view.php?id=4864