| Meteor Galleries Requirements |
So you're interested in using Meteor Galleries? Wonderful! Before you get to downloading the software, you need to be sure that your server will support it. Check with your hosting provider for PHP and MySQL versions--if they meet the requirements below, you're good to go! If you cannot find the information posted on your host's site, go to the downloads page and download the file labeled 'Server Check' or 'getinfo'. Unzip the file and copy it to your intended server. Check the results displayed against the requirements below.
| Required: |
Description: |
| Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP | MG requires PHP & MySQL to function--a Linux/Apache server is best. If a Windows server is your only option, IIS6+ is required. |
| PHP Version 4.3 or above. | PHP 4.3 and later comes with the GD libraries bundled (required to make thumbs). MG runs in PHP4 and PHP5. |
| suPHP or PHPsuexec | MG runs safest/best on servers running PHPsuexec or suPHP. |
| GD 2.0.28 or later | GD 2.0.28 supports most image formats, including GIF. Versions lower than 2.0.28 will NOT support GIF thumbnail creation (note, if your PHP version is in the range listed, your GD version should be fine). |
| MySQL 3.23 or later | MG has been tested successfully on MySQL version 3.23 through MySQL 5. |
I have compiled a short list of hosts whose sites indicate that the above requirements are met. This list is obviously not exhaustive, and feel free to submit new hosts to be added here. Please note that while MG is currently hosted with Network Redux, they are not recommended for most users of the software unless you intend to request a custom-configured virtual private server.
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