I am willing to pay someone to look over my Links 2.0 script to determine the problem and fix it. I can gain access to the admin page to edit, but when I edit or add anything I get the following error message:
CGI ERROR
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Error Message : error in add_record. unable to open database: /home/basshook/bassonhook.com/links/cgibin/admin/data/links.db.
Reason: Permission denied
Script Location : /home/basshook/bassonhook.com/links/cgibin/admin/admin.cgi
Perl Version : 5.006001

Clients can still submit links through the form and I still receive all the documentation but the minute I try to edit anything I get an error message. The link to my directory is http://fishylinks.bassonhook.com
I have no experience in perl and find it very difficult to grasp although when I can find the time I try to work through some tutorials. I stand to loose money until I can resolve this so I am willing to pay someone to resolve this for me. I hope I have provided all the information required to allow someone to move forward on this, but if I haven't I apologise for being ignorant.
Paul
Basshook

Try chmoding (via FTP or SSH) the links.db file 666 (rw-rw-rw-). See how that works.

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Cheers,

Dan
Principal

Virtual Solutions

Dan, thank you for your prompt reply. Unfortunately I have no idea how to do what you suggest. I have very little webmaster experience and admit I need to learn more. I wish I had the time. I am willing to pay you to do this for me if that is what you figure is wrong. Thanks
Paul
Basshook

Hi Paul:

If you PM me your FTP info (FTP address, along with FTP username/password), I can have a look. I may require SSH access if I need to change ownership of the file. However, let me see what I can do via FTP with regard to file permissions. No charge =)

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Cheers,

Dan
Principal

Virtual Solutions

Dan, at the risk of sounding like a complete idiot, what does PM mean and how do I do it? You don't have to do this for free as I don't expect to have you work for nothing. Once again, thanks very much.
Paul
Basshook

A PM = Private Message. You can click on Dan's username, and on the bottom right of the page, you will see: 'Send PM' (or similar)

Cheers

Andy (mod)
andy@ultranerds.co.uk

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I appreciate the offer, but it's a very quick job. And, it goes a long ways to foster the sort of helpful community we have here =)

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Cheers,

Dan
Principal

Virtual Solutions

Andy, thanks for that. Boy do I feel dumb. You guys are great by the way!!
Basshook

No prob :) I think my head just exploded though

Cheers

Andy (mod)
andy@ultranerds.co.uk

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IMPORTANT: I've now moved to ultranerds.co.uk, and the .com will no longer work!
Want to give me something back for my help? Please see my Amazon Wish List
GLinks ULTRA Package (plugins total "value" $3,325 & rising, for just $350)| GLinks ULTRA Package PRO (plugins total "value" $5,625 & rising, for just $500)
Support Forum | Links SQL Plugins | DMOZ Dumps | UltraNerds | ULTRAGLobals Plugin | Pre-Made Template Sets | FREE GLinks Plugins!
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