Trying to install on Linux with DirectAdmin

[Reace]

Hi there,

Iam using a relatively secure host which utalises DirectAdmin

I don't have access to php.ini although all settings in that regard are fine.

I problem is with File Permissions and even after following through with the installation proceedures Things are a little bit astew.

starting with the reason behind setting entire folders/files and subfolders to chmod [777]

this is a permissions problem and other cms systems get around this by using the ftp method of installing which for some reason eliminates the need to chdmod files/folders leaving them in their more secure states of 755/644

next once I get through this part of the installation I can-not for some reason change the logo ..

I even deleted it and still get this error: Impossible to write the image /img/logo.jpg. If this image already exists, please delete it.... btw the folder is chmod [777] as I would not have been able to get to this point.

several odd things happening and Iam not quite sure how to rectify these. for a start Iam not comfortable with the file/folder settings.

then basic things like changing the logo don't seem to be working.

on the overall I do like the simplicity of the cart in looks and style. As well as the expandability of it.

but their seems to be a very security problems at least for myself.

[okafordavid]

I am trying to install Prestashop on hostmonster.com shared hosting but can't seem to be able run the install.

Why wasn't the write permision pre-configured in your software?

Can I give you my hosting user information to install the software? I can take it from there.

Thanks.
http://www.prestashop.com/wiki/Installing_And_Updating_PrestaShop_Software/

6. While you have your FTP connected to your Web hosting server, make sure the following PrestaShop folders have ‘write’ permissions (also known as “CHMOD 777” – explanation of file permissions here) but do not apply these permissions recursively (to their subfolders): /config, /upload, /download, /tools/smarty/compile. Then make sure the following folders have ‘write’ permissions and apply these permissions recursively (to their subfolders): /img, /mails, /modules, /themes/prestashop/lang, /translations