thcnet 0.07.031 docs

You can see the thcnet message system in use at these
sites:

http://thcnet.net
http://lvlug.thcnet.net

and the current devel version:

http://krux.thcnet.net/php/test.phtml

* Disclaimer...

this is still in early development
don't run this
delete this archive
forget you ever heard of me.

* Installing...

download and install MySQL.
download and install apache and php3

do the following

edit the sql files for your info
edit thcnetconf.php3 for local config info

run these

mysql < sqlthcnet
mysql thcnet < sqlarticles
mysql thcnet < sqlsession
mysql thcnet < sqlusers

modify the *.template *.css files to make things look how you want
modify the any and all source code as you see fit.

login and apply as a new user

now to give yourself access:

mysql

at the prompt type:

mysql> SELECT * FROM users;

will list the users

mysql> UPDATE users SET admin = 255 where ID = 1;

if you want to give someone moderator access set admin to 250.

Currently you cannot reset a users password.  Delete the record and have
them re-apply with the same login name.

* Upgrading...

read the UPGRADING text file

* Notes

thcnet is a moderated message system. for messages to appear on the main page
you are required to validate any unmoderated posts.  Once moderated users can read and reply
to the post.  Replys to messages are not moderated. 

* Last words...

Give credit where credit is due.  
Feeling a need for retribution?  I think pizza is kind of cool.
If you use this and like it, buy me one.

krux@thcnet.net
