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Install phpBB Forum By Using cPanel

16 January 2007

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When you want to add a low-cost or free forum to your site, you can install phpBB by using cPanel. Most setups of cPanel let you install, delete or upgrade phpBB and other software from within cPanel. Click the link called “Scripts Library” on the main cPanel page. This takes you to links to the [...]

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Setting Up a Cron Job With cPanel’s Standard Interface

12 October 2006

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cPanel provides two interfaces that simplify setting up a cron job. This post discusses the “standard” interface because most people find it easier and faster to use than the advanced interface. Two common problems people often encounter with cron jobs : a server uses “military” time or a 24-hour clock rather than a 12-hour clock. [...]

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Use Cron Jobs To Automate Tasks or Update Your Website

19 September 2006

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Automatically run scripts or commands for your site by setting up a cron job.” (A bit of trivia: “cron” is short for chronograph.”) Your cron job will run on the server at times and intervals set by the job. A cron job can automate a repetitive task. For example, a cron job can periodically delete [...]

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Create a Custom Error “404″ Page

18 June 2006

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A “404″ error refers to a page not found. (This name comes from the HTTP code 404 which indicates file not found.) Create a custom page so your visitors see a page that is visually more appealing than the default page, that is consistent with the design and branding of your site, and is also [...]

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