[00:00:00] I'm having trouble installing mediawiki - getting an error telling me " MediaWiki 1.27 requires at least PHP version 5.5.9, you are using PHP 5.3.24. " [00:00:35] But all I have done is uploaded the files... I haven't connected it to a database yet. Why would i be getting that error? [00:01:53] as the error says, your version of PHP is too old [00:01:55] you need to upgrade it [00:02:56] Ahh... the version of php that is running on the storage host? [00:03:16] You're getting that error because there's no point letting you continue :) [00:10:23] ? [00:11:14] I have a few other wikis set-up, on the same host, so it's a bit confusing. Especially since I haven't connected to any database yet... [00:12:47] What has the database got to do with anything? [00:35:20] php != database [00:35:36] oh he left. lol [00:39:02] does it matter if I use Alias instead of rewrite for short_urls? [00:39:08] I have issues with rewrite method [00:39:12] and Alias works [00:53:53] If you can use alias [00:53:54] use alias [00:54:37] Asterixf2: Its better to set rules globally than in .htaccess. .htaccess is nice for shared hosting in certain conditions [00:55:05] So, for shorturls, I'd use redworks shorturl config and d0ne [00:55:06] CZauX: thank you. I don't use .htaccess [00:55:28] CZauX: I see. But do you use ubuntu mediawiki package? [00:56:07] Nope, but I'm guessing the maintainer of that is somewhere here. [00:56:21] If you're wondering if you should modify the vhost or not [00:56:36] yeah, I was just cautious that the script for short url may not be compatible with this package [00:56:48] there is no vhost block at all [00:56:49] :) [00:56:54] wut [00:57:06] I haven't used it, so idk then [01:10:14] it seems that there is a bug in wikieditor [01:10:49] in 'changes' tab there is a different style for changes than after clicking 'preview changes' [01:11:12] but once it is displayed using 'preview changes' (with page reload) it is displayed with the same style in 'changes' tab [01:12:19] I really like those tabs. Is this a known bug? [01:50:29] !ops ALLVAAROO123 [01:50:41] *ohhh* [01:51:31] Asterixf2: if you're using the new/updated mediawiki package, then you can just edit the apache configuration to support short URLs [01:53:19] legoktm: Unfortunately I have not found a working instruction and wasn't sure where exactly to put rewrite rules. For now, it works with two aliases for /w and /wiki. [01:53:42] in conf-enabled/mediawiki.conf [01:55:29] yeah, that's the right file [01:58:17] I have tried to use instructions for apache and put rewrite rules there but it didn't work. There is also some discussion that mentions this issue on the short_urls/Apache page. With some fixes, but I couldn't make it work anyway.. [01:58:46] As long as I don't have further issues with this Alias seems to be ok. [02:00:37] FYI: Alias /wiki /var/lib/mediawiki/index.php with [02:00:37] Alias /w /var/lib/mediawiki seem to work just fine. [03:56:32] I'm looking for suggestions on installable web panels. Free for non-commerical use. Supports apache, nginx, email, users, chroot sftp, the basics really. [03:56:46] I'm currently trying out Ajenti [04:53:46] That's... a little disconcerting. [04:54:38] BanBot is out for blood. [08:21:13] Hello people [08:21:21] I renamed a page by moving it, but the navigation still shows the old text [08:21:28] how can i change that into the new page title [08:30:47] got it [08:47:16] Sorry another quesdtion [08:47:23] How can I add external links to sidebar [11:42:15] hi, I'd like to ask about if certain features are already supported by mediawiki or not. Is this the right channel for this? [11:46:05] BjornW: feel free to ask. Someone might know or not. :) [12:29:04] andre__: Thanks [14:50:47] How to disable user profile creation log in mediawiki recent changes [14:52:15] Hello? [14:53:18] Your message has been posted here, no worries. If someone sees it and knows, they will reply. [14:53:55] How long? [14:54:10] between seconds and the end of the earth. [14:54:21] there's no way to give any insights to how fast you'll get a reply. [14:54:24] Should I just ask on twitter? [14:54:31] Ask who? [14:54:46] Mediawiki [14:54:58] Once time zones have been abandoned and people have no other work left than starring at an IRC chat room all the time, feedback will be immediate. ;) [14:55:15] jehovahsays: patience is a virtue. and on IRC channels asking questions requires patience (and patience is NOT a couple of minutes in length, it can be very very infinitely lengthy) [14:55:22] If Twitter offers faster answers noone will stop you to try there too :) [14:55:34] MediaWiki is on twitter? [14:55:37] andre__: UTC or gtfo [14:55:39] How to disable user profile creation log in mediawiki recent changes [14:55:49] You posted that less than 5 minutes ago [14:55:54] jehovahsays: Yes, we saw that question already. No need to repost. [14:56:08] Oh OK. [14:57:55] Beta command you around? [15:22:58] hey [15:23:03] hi. [15:23:13] can I change the namespace ID or will it cause problems [15:23:24] For which namespaces? [15:23:33] custom [15:23:37] Also, it depends if you've any pages in those namespaces [15:23:43] I have [15:24:01] So, unless you update all references, you'll lose them by default [15:25:29] can I change the namespace from article name separator [15:26:25] guest22_: no, it's hardcoded to ':' in a lot of places [15:42:21] is there an exceedingly longrunning bug filed about that [16:27:23] Is there some way to sort the list of categories that appear on a page? [16:27:27] Example: https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Requests_for_comment/Content-Security-Policy [16:27:44] Category first letters: R R O P [16:40:53] G_SabinoMullane: I think it's just the order that the [[Category:]] tags appear [16:41:00] didn't look too much into it thoug [16:41:03] *though [16:55:30] Yeah, could be for normal pages, but doesn't help for automagic categories (e.g. in templates). Either way, wonder if it's worth the trouble to make an extension... [19:24:29] Howdy all! I've got a head scratcher. I'm getting this error: Unknown error in PHP's mail() function. But I have net_smtp and mail pear packages installed, and nothing shows up in the php error log. What happen? [19:26:19] It's unknown [19:26:21] * Reedy hides [19:26:53] Reedy: If you hadn't saved my bacon so many times you could double as a fry chef I'd hurl something at you [19:27:48] Do we have better logging for mail stuff? [19:27:50] * Reedy looks [19:28:03] Ulfr: Is it on every email? Or specific? [19:28:45] Reedy: I'm assuming it's every mail, but i'm getting it specifically on request accounts. Personally I see no problem with no new accounts being generated but for some reason it's making management grumpy [19:28:51] ie an email type, or to a specific user [19:29:11] * Ulfr also can't think of any other instance that the server actually generates the e-mail [19:30:19] We have quite a few debug statements.. [19:30:54] That one sounds like pear mail itself [19:31:00] Well, once again I've managed to appease the google gods and found my own solution. Turns out the sendmail package is a fairly important part of actually sending mail from a webserver [19:31:13] lol [19:31:42] who knew [19:32:30] sendmail gods did [19:32:49] Now the question is, do I leave my profanity laden test account request in the queue for someone to find. [19:51:35] hi [19:52:01] after i installed the wiki, can i safly delete the mw-config folder ? [19:52:31] You can, but you'd be better adding a .htaccess disabling all access [19:52:50] ok [19:52:57] how is it with the skins [19:53:17] i created a skin i want to use as default [19:53:35] so i want to force the users only to use this skin [19:54:08] Set $wgDefaultSkin [19:54:26] yes i have btw. the setup has done it [19:54:30] $wgDefaultSkin = 'yourskin'; $wgHiddenPrefs []= 'skin'; [19:54:45] yes because this hidden skins [19:54:52] if i remove the skins folders [19:55:18] is there a variable i can use to say "hide all skins except x" ? [19:55:30] just delete the other skins from that folder [19:55:54] ok, thanks [19:57:29] what is with the docs folder ? [19:57:56] Why are you so bothered with deleting everything? [19:59:40] whant to keep it simple [19:59:51] You're making it more complex [19:59:54] For upgrades etc [20:00:04] Keeping it simple would just be leave stuff alone [20:00:39] uhm not for me, because my webspace has some ugly restrictions i need to modify some code every time i upgrade it [20:00:50] so less files are less work [20:01:12] out of curiosity, what restrictions? [20:01:19] I think you'd be better of finding a less strange provider [20:01:25] nah [20:01:41] as example ad injections [20:02:11] i want only to know what is used from wiki and what are only helping and debug files [20:04:41] what is with the extensions ? [20:04:50] Stuff that not everyone will want [20:04:54] they are not protected by an htaccess file [20:04:55] So they're split off and made optional [20:05:27] i notice that some folders are protected by htaccess and some are not [20:05:39] mostly stuff that seems to be debug code [20:18:29] Reedy: Murder ALL the extraneous directories! [20:19:43] alllvaaaaroooooo moooolliiiiiinaaaaa [20:20:12] ..wat [20:20:20] just ignore the troll [20:21:25] I'm trying, but I don't understand his message. And that's going to bother me for at least another five minutes or so. Ah, well. [20:21:45] It's portuguese I think [20:22:17] Ah. Strange people, them. Very tiny country. One MASSIVE colony. [20:23:09] Alright, I'm going to get before I wear out my welcome. Thanks again for the ever so helpful observations this time around Reedy [20:37:27] allllvaaroooo moliiinaaaa [20:37:33] allllvaaroooo moliiinaaaa [20:42:55] maybe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81lvaro_Molina [20:59:55] is it possible to change the skin via url ? [21:01:34] ehm, i mean because "useskin" [21:01:55] if i set a default skin and hide all other skin [21:01:59] *skins [21:02:11] can i change them then via useskin ? [21:02:23] As I said, just delete them [21:02:26] Then they can't be used [21:03:14] Allllvvvbbbaaaaeoooo moliiiiiiiinaaaaaaaa [21:03:48] ok [21:04:20] for unused extensions the same ? [21:05:14] Yeah, if you're not using them, no point keeping them [23:12:45] Freenode seems to be going down every other day the last week [23:16:49] CZauX: Yeah... DDOS [23:17:15] https://twitter.com/Freenodestaff [23:34:40] Why is freenode being targeted? I thought it took a lot to even do that [23:36:19] alllllvaaaaaaroooooo mooooooliiiiiionaaaaaa [23:38:53] alllllvaaaaaaroooooo mooooooliiiiiionaaaaaa [23:39:10] alllllvaaaaaaroooooo mooooooliiiiiionaaaaaa [23:40:06] CZauX: (Sorry, network issues) Probably because it's one of the biggest IRC networks? Or it pissed someone off somehow. A script kiddy. [23:44:20] alllllvaaaaaaroooooo mooooooliiiiiionaaaaaa [23:44:59] alllllvaaaaaaroooooo mooooooliiiiiionaaaaaa [23:47:28] alllllvaaaaaaroooooo mooooooliiiiiionaaaaaa [23:47:31] Speaking of script kiddies. [23:47:56] alllllvaaaaaaroooooo mooooooliiiiiionaaaaaa [23:56:36] Thanks, Skizzerz. [23:57:22] whoever that is has a client just idling on the channel looking at it [23:57:25] either that or public logs [23:57:30] since I just remember we have those here [23:58:06] Quite a use of time and skills. [23:58:16] Trolling freenode channels. [23:58:45] Debra for shame trolling in our own channels... [23:59:02] Thinking you could change an a to an e risk tisk