About Theme Installation

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  1. #1
    Hi all,

    Wordpress on Ubuntu 12.04 64bit

    I'm running WP on local server without vsftpd installed. I have to install the latter to satify some themes. Because on installing theme some theme popup a form requesting to fill in following data, e.g. Gommero;

    Hostname (Whether it is the hostname of the OS ?)

    FTP Username (Neither administrator nor root work. Whether I have to add a new user for this purpose?)

    FTP Password

    Connection Type FTP FTPS (SSL) (What is that for? WP is running locally)

    Please advise. TIA

    Furthermore why not all themes request filling this information?

    Regards
    satimis
     
    satimis, Jan 25, 2013 IP
  2. Rukbat

    Rukbat Well-Known Member

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    The hostname of your computer is localhost.

    If you don't have a user added to your FTP server, yes. It has to have at least one user. (There's no default user.)

    Whatever password you use for that user.

    FTP. It's the default in some web-based programs to ask for the FTP server, even though you're just going to be copying files locally. But see below ...

    Because not all themes are written to request it. A theme really shouldn't request any information, that should be up to Wordpress itself. (I don't think I'd use a theme that asked for all that information, unless I could read the code in the theme - it could be sending the information back to the theme author, which he could use to gain access to your site.)
     
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  3. satimis

    satimis Member

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    Hi,

    Thanks for your advise.

    Yes, your advice is correct. How can I check the code in the theme in full detail before its installation. Beside, e.g. Gommero, it doesn't require filling information for its installation on the WP running on Godaddy website. WHY?
     
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  4. Rukbat

    Rukbat Well-Known Member

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    If it's open source, just read it. If it's not, I wouldn't use it.

    No idea. I'd have to look at the copy you have and the copy on the GD site. Maybe GD bought a customized version.
     
    Rukbat, Jan 26, 2013 IP
  5. sgrtech

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    Host Name : Computer Name
    For FTP Setup see - http://askubuntu.com/questions/161028/how-do-i-set-up-ftp-on-localhost

    and complete information about the Local Installation check the following link
    http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2076620

    Try XAMPP tools to instal and edit the WP in LocalHost
    For Instal and use the XAMPP in Upuntu

    http://andyhat.co.uk/2012/07/installing-xampp-32bit-ubuntu-11-10-12-04/

    Regards
    Sgrtech
     
    sgrtech, Jan 28, 2013 IP
  6. satimis

    satimis Member

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    Hi Rukbat,

    I found out the trick. WP won't ask for info to download theme/plugin
    just run;
    # chown -R www-data: /path/to/wordpress

    in my case is www-data. Your case may be different. www: ?

    Pls refer to;
    Why WordPress Asks for Connection Info
    http://www.chrisabernethy.com/why-wordpress-asks-connection-info/

    satimis
     
    satimis, Jan 29, 2013 IP