Re: [cobalt-users] PHP on a Qube2 (Webmail)

["Steven Werby" <steven-lists@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Herbert Kremser <h.kremser@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> So what i now want to setup is a Webmailinterface on the
> Qube 2. I found Horde with IMP which seems to be what i'm
> searching for. But as prerequisite it wants PHP 3.0.16
> or greater.
>
> On the cobalt ftp-site i found PHP 3.0.7 which was very
> easy to install. But now i'm not sure what the best way is
> to upgrade to 3.0.16 or even 4.0.

I am nearly certain that there are RPMs for PHP 3.0.16 on the Cobalt site for
the Mips line (Qube1/2, RaQ1/2).  Check
ftp://ftp.cobaltnet.com/pub/experimental/.

> Are there packages or
> detailed HOWTO's available which work on Qube2?
> On this list i found many hints about PHP4, but they seem
> to be for RAQ3. Is there any difference in setting up
> PHP on a Qube or a RAQ?

PHP should install using the same method on the RaQ3 and Qube2.  I'm not very
familiar with the Qube software so if you decide to install PHP4.0.2 (latest
version) from source and get errors it's likely because you are missing a
program that can be quickly installed from RPM or source.  If that's the case
just post the error on-list.

> Alternatively, are there any better Webmailinterfaces than
> IMP which you can recommend for the Qube? I don't need any
> complicated Office system, just a simple Webmail so my
> users can read, send and delete mails in case they have
> difficulties with their POP account.

If you're looking for a light program without a lot of features that's easy to
install try phpop.  Twig is another program that I've run on non-Cobalt systems
that should install on Cobalt products as well.  Search google.com for the URLs.
And search the list archives for "webmail" - discussions about webmail products
occur every month or two and there are other open source and fee-based products
on the market that may suit your needs.

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Steven Werby {steven-lists@xxxxxxxxxxxx}