installing on apache

Ok Carl, since you say you run RB behind apache, how about some clues?
I checked with my one host and they say I can run RB on the site.
So what are the procedures on installing?

Do I need another version other than windows or what?

Hi Rich,

Assuming you already purchased the Windows license, the Linux license will only cost 20ドル more.

To install it is simple. Just unzip it into a directory on your Linux machine. Then cd to that directory and type:

./rbp rb.im

Now, I recommend that you download the free version for Linux from www.runbasic.com first and make sure that works okay before buying the license.

-Carl

" Do I need another version other than windows or what?"

this maybe useful

johnbokma.com/windows/apache-virtual-hosts-xp.html

Thanks carl.

My oldies site is on an apache server. Do I use the windows version for that or??
As I did not see an RB version specific for apache.

Just upload the exe to the root folder and install as I would on my own PC?

Apache is not an O/S, but rather a web service like IIS on Windows.

You are installing RB on the server and tell Apache to serve your RB applications, this allows for shorter URL's, enhanced security and other things.

You may check the thread "Running behind Apache" on the Apache board.

I have followed the instructions.
Uploaded the zip file and uncompressed.
when I type in ./rbp rb.im I get a 404 error..
Regardless of which folder I use.
If I type in rb.im I am asked if I want to download the file.
So what has to be done now?

Linux right ? What Linux distribution / version are you using ?
I've had to dabble with this myself, with Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server, Puppy Slacko, RedHat.

I don't have a quick fix all answer either.

You need to type those commands into the command line / terminal / shell.
You may have to be root, or use sudo.
Use cd to get to the right directory.

If it's the terminal / command line stuff giving you problems, Google up a quick overview of Linux shell commands.

If you are familiar with all this, I don't mean to question your knowledge.

Beyond that, for now I'm unsure.

You are assuming I have apache installed on my personal PC which I do not. I am speaking of when installing on a hosted website that uses linux/apache.
The only command line I have available is the address bar in the browser.

You need to have full access to the file system, since RB won't run from an address in the browser.

RB must run on the operating system, then it serves web pages, that you can forward using Apache.

well phoooey!
hostgator now says that I'd have to have a VPS account to do it.
I don't see the need for the added expense at the moment.
maybe some other day.

Not sure how this works but maybe worth a read support.hostgator.com/articles/cpanel/accessing-web-disk-and-webdav

Also there are other options.
HostGator cost about 4ドル/month if I'm not mistaken, or about 48ドル / year. You could try no-ip (noip.com) for about 15ドル / year. Or if you are using some of the cable web connections, their IP never changes. Either of these options give you the same as a static IP.
With a static IP you can host on your home computer. I used to use web hosting, but always seemed to have problems. It's much easier maintaining your stuff on your home computer.

Just an option to consider..
Dan