By NFL36 on

If im using apachedtriad to install drupal. why would i still be getting The Drupal installer requires that you create a settings file as part of the installation process.
Copy the ./sites/default/default.settings.php file to ./sites/default/settings.php.
Change file permissions so that it is writable by the web server. If you are unsure how to grant file permissions, please consult the

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Jeff Burnz commented

Assuming you installing Drupal for the first time - those are normal steps for installing Drupal 6.

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NFL36 commented

This is my first time using drupal. I'm following along in this Building powerful and robust websites with drupal 6. I'm using my own at home computer. When I get to the choose language screen it takes me to the create a settings file as part of the installation process. It doesn't tell me how to get around this and I'm using the apachetriad 1.5.4

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Jeff Burnz commented

I don't know what you're on about, clearly is says...

Copy the ./sites/default/default.settings.php file to ./sites/default/settings.php.
Change file permissions so that it is writable by the web server. If you are unsure how to grant file permissions...

So do it.

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