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password protect problem
For some reason I can't get password protection using .htaccess/.htpasswrd working (something to do with Cobalt). Is there another way to set up pass protection on my admin directory?
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(something to do with Cobalt)

I don't think it's cobalt

.....Do you get errors?

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RedRum: Sep 20, 2001, 1:54 PM
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No, just doesn't work. The web host admin said there was some sort of bug in Cobalt.
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What code are you using in .htaccess? May be you need a AuthPAM thing in it. That causes it to sometimes not work. Do you get anything appearing?

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No error appears at all.
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What type of server do you have?

RAQ3, RAQ4..etc?
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RAQ4
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I administer a RAQ4 and .htaccess is supported :)
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All I know is that there is some sort of but that won't let it work where I am so I need an alternative method to password protect my admin directory. Any suggestions, anyone?
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Why won't it work where you are?

If your host has the server set up properly it will work anywhere.

There isn't an alternative method worth using IMO. There are some mods around using cookies and login pages but they don't protect your data.
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From the web host (small web host with select members):

"There is a bug in the cobalt operating system 6 that makes .htaccess inoperable. I have been trying to get in contact with Sun Cobalt tech support as the patches will not install properly. I am awaiting callback from them, but they are notorious for poor support."

hence .htaccess is inoperable and I am looking for a replacement until the patches can be installed.
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"There is a bug in the cobalt operating system 6 that makes .htaccess inoperable. I have been trying to get in contact with Sun Cobalt tech support as the patches will not install properly. I am awaiting callback from them, but they are notorious for poor support."

I use version 6 and have never experienced this.

Your host should read the Sun/Cobalt instructions (or contact me Angelic).....you have to install the patches in a certain order otherwise they will get rejected or corrupted. I've always found Cobalt support to be very good. We have had a few problems in the past and when we've called up they've fixed them whilst we've been on the phone, or told us how to fix them.

But anyway...there is no good alternative is what I'm trying to say.