mod_layout Install

[XPEric]

Hello,

I've been trying to install mod_layout for my free host that I'm running so I can start forcing ads on user pages. I see the old source (download.tangent.com) isn't hosting it anymore, and when I try to compile the source I got from a friend, it installs fine, but httpd won't start. I'm running Apache 2.2.22. Any reason why it would do this or is it just not updated for this version of apache?

Thanks,
Eric - InstantFreeWeb Hosting

 

[cPanelMichael]

Hello

Please see the following document regarding the installation of custom Apache modules with EasyApache:

Custom Modules

Thank you.

 

[XPEric]

Hello

Please see the following document regarding the installation of custom Apache modules with EasyApache:

Custom Modules

Thank you.

One small problem: mod_layout isn't an option in EasyApache.

 

[cPanelTristan]

Hello,

The link was not to EasyApache itself but to creating custom opt modules, which isn't actually required if you compile something from source using apxs and then create something using /scripts/posteasyapache to put the module back into the Apache extension folder. Custom opt modules are far more difficult to configure than doing this from source.

If the source were valid you received, you should be able to follow this guide to get it working:

http://forums.cpanel.net/f5/mod_layout-installed-but-not-phpinfo-172049.html#post711229

Which I link to in this post:

http://forums.cpanel.net/f5/forcing-adverts-certain-websites-248751.html#post1030661

Unfortunately, the issue is likely with the source you have. You'll have to ensure it is at least release 5.0 or higher per mod_layout site. The only source I could really find for 5.1 was here:

mod_layout-5.1.tar.gz - wcoserver - mod_layout-5.1 -

I don't know how reliable it is. I would caution using it possibly. There are other ways to accomplish what you are trying to do.

Thanks!

 

[XPEric]

Hello,

The link was not to EasyApache itself but to creating custom opt modules, which isn't actually required if you compile something from source using apxs and then create something using /scripts/posteasyapache to put the module back into the Apache extension folder. Custom opt modules are far more difficult to configure than doing this from source.

If the source were valid you received, you should be able to follow this guide to get it working:

http://forums.cpanel.net/f5/mod_layout-installed-but-not-phpinfo-172049.html#post711229

Which I link to in this post:

http://forums.cpanel.net/f5/forcing-adverts-certain-websites-248751.html#post1030661

Unfortunately, the issue is likely with the source you have. You'll have to ensure it is at least release 5.0 or higher per mod_layout site. The only source I could really find for 5.1 was here:

mod_layout-5.1.tar.gz - wcoserver - mod_layout-5.1 -

I don't know how reliable it is. I would caution using it possibly. There are other ways to accomplish what you are trying to do.

Thanks!

That's actually the link I downloaded it from. It filled httpd.conf with invalid entries. You mentioned "other methods". What are they? Its a free service, so therefor we're trying to keep the costs down (no iAds/iPanel if possible).

 

[XPEric]

What are the "other options"? I don't want to use paid software (Ex: iAds/iPanel) since this is a free service.

Thanks,
Eric - InstantFreeWeb

 

[cPanelTristan]

Hello Eric,

One example using google for mod_layout alternatives would be the following:

How to Not Use mod_layout | Digital Diary of Ben Schwartz

There are over 70,000 results for those keywords if that specific site's suggestion doesn't work.

Thanks!