wordpressMU - serious questions

**susannad** · 03-27-2009, 03:27 AM

This is wordpressMU ..

Basically WordPress MU is a wrapper around the core WP code that virtualizes multiple blogs. The code that differs is in some bootstrap files, and administration for multiple blogs and users. It's tough to say exactly what percentage of the total code this comprises, but it'd be safe to say that 95-99% of MU is core WP.

http://mu.wordpress.org/faq/

http://trac.mu.wordpress.org/browser/trunk/README.txt

Firstly, would this sort of thing be acceptable on HN? I wouldn't intend to be running 1000 people but more like 10-20. Absolute definite max 25

If the answer is yes .. then, onto next question

Secondly - It says "If you're not comfortable editing PHP code, taking care of a complex webserver and database system then run, don't walk, and sign yourself and your friends up to free blogs.."

Ok I fail straight away. No, I'm not comfortable. My php editing is confined to altering bits and pieces inside a wp theme (or blogger them) small peanuts, And am I comfortable with complex webserver and db system? I just scrape through with my own

If I decided to advertise for someone who can set this up for me, what would be, in your opinion, a correct rate to pay such a person?

**susannad** · 03-27-2009, 04:19 AM

on second thoughts - it all looks too hard - and too big

**NexDog** · 03-27-2009, 10:14 AM

It's not really. It's meant for people with blog needs but it can still be used on a small scale. It can still run on a shared server and no, you don't need to run a complex webserver. All this stuff is super-easy:

http://trac.mu.wordpress.org/browser/trunk/README.txt

Most of it is set like that anyway. But we can edit settings like ServerAlias for your domain. Just think of it as normal Wordpress with a few extra requirements - all of which we can help you with (do for you).

**susannad** · 03-27-2009, 05:47 PM

1. It can still run on a shared server?
(it will be small numbers)

2. You can give a hand with the bits that are beyond me? Like, as you say, ServerAlias ?

3. Can I open a bottle of champagne?

OK my wonderful host - suppose I upload the MU into a domain?

**NexDog** · 03-28-2009, 12:05 AM

1) Yep.

2) Yep.

3) Yep, as long as you share.

Just go for it and yell if you need a hand.

**susannad** · 03-28-2009, 04:45 AM

OK. Where should I go to ask questions? (meaning "Beg for help")

Should I ask support? I will be doing that when I get to hard parts

But in the meantime - there's on thing that could most probably be answered here though

I have uploaded the WPMU straight into what I believe is called the root directory. (?) No separate directory. It's straight into httpdocs. Now I have a message at mysite/index.php to correct my wp-config.php

Here's the excerpt from my config.php, which I have uploaded, and it reads

........................................

// double check $base
if( $base == 'BASE' )
die( 'Problem in wp-config.php - $base is set to BASE when it should be the path like "/" or "/blogs/"! Please fix it!' );

.................................................. .......

See what I mean? These things really frazzle me. I didn't think there was another path

**MikeMann** · 03-28-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by susannad

Here's the excerpt from my config.php, which I have uploaded, and it reads

........................................

// double check $base
if( $base == 'BASE' )
die( 'Problem in wp-config.php - $base is set to BASE when it should be the path like "/" or "/blogs/"! Please fix it!' );

.................................................. .......

See what I mean? These things really frazzle me. I didn't think there was another path

I would try changing line 38 $base = 'BASE'; to $base = '/'; and see if that helps.

Edit: Working to put together a tutorial for installing WordPress Multiple User.

**susannad** · 03-29-2009, 01:51 AM

of course it is - as soon as I saw your post I could have banged myself on the head

A manual would be superb but how much would it be used?

**MikeMann** · 03-29-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by susannad

of course it is - as soon as I saw your post I could have banged myself on the head

A manual would be superb but how much would it be used?

If it helps even one person it's worth it to me to write it.

The Install tutorial is now up on the Weblogs page:
Weblogs

**susannad** · 03-30-2009, 06:25 AM

I am going to look at it NOW

I had a small breakdown today and shrieked at my computer - if I can do what I have to do by using your tute - I will be most grateful