Comments on: Installing Koha 3 on Ubuntu 8.10: A Tutorial

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:49:02 +0000

Thanks for noting that. I’ll look into it and may make an update. I do remember having more trouble with the SAX parser than any other part of the install. There might be some variation between Ubuntu installations for some reason.

By: Galen Charlton

Galen Charlton — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:57:23 +0000

Earlier today I did some work on a Koha database installed by a library who followed your instructions. There was a minor glitch — as it turns out, sax_parser_print.pl indicated that the wrong SAX parser was being used. To resolve the problem, it was necessary to update /usr/local/share/perl/5.8.8/XML/SAX/ParserDetails.ini, rather than (as your instructions state) /etc/perl/XML/SAX/ParserDetails.ini. I’m not sure whether that was just some local circumstance or a consequence of the instruction to install XML::LibXML::SAX::Parser from CPAN, but it may be worth a note in the instructions.

By: Fips

Fips — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:07:18 +0000

Excellent write-up, and beautifully presented! Thanks for the hard work, you made installing this software at least three headaches lighter.

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:34:13 +0000

Most of my experience with modules has been using CPAN. In the one case where I couldn’t get CPAN to work I installed the module manually. There’s an example of that process at the top of the “Perl Modules” page: http://www.blazingmoon.org/guides/k3-on-u810-6.html

I’m not at all a Linux expert, though, and there might be other ways. If those two methods don’t work you might want to try posting something in a Linux help forum.

You might also find more help on the Koha mailing list. Information on signing up for the list is at http://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha.

By: mdwafi

mdwafi — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:46:50 +0000

Hi Andy,

Nice job. Congrats…

I’ve problem when installing Perl modules. Is it any other way to install all the modules without using the CPAN?

Thank You..

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:15:59 +0000

Andy:
Thanks for contacting me by email and I will give your suggestions a try.

I definitely take your warning to heart about having an expert in linux to help. Currently I am using this as my next step in introducing myself to linux. I’ve waited this long to get this far, I’m in no hurry to make mistakes. Thanks for your help and I’m sure I’ll be back to ask more.

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:14:00 +0000

Michelle,

Thanks, glad you like the tutorial. I’ll contact you by email for more detailed diagnostic questions.

One thing I do want to post for others to see, though, is advice on Linux expertise: I’d strongly advise against trying to go live with Koha until you have easy access to someone with a good bit of Linux/Unix experience. That’s less important when setting up a sample system to play with, but I wouldn’t want to go live without a good option for on-site technical support.

By: Michelle Fenger

Michelle Fenger — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:03:40 +0000

I installed ubuntu 9.10 and have tried to follow your EXCELLENT step by step tutorial. However, whenever I type the cd /build command, I get
bash: cd: build: No such file or directory

Any suggestions? I have wanted to try Koha for a very long time, but have very minimal linux experience so am hoping with your help and your tutorial I will be able to run a koha trial for my library.

Thank you

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:24:41 +0000

Glad I could help, Alberto. Thanks for letting me know.

By: Alberto

Alberto — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:04:46 +0000

You just saved my life. This tutorial is just what i needed. Thank you very much