Finally got to the Install scree but what is Curl?

22 Jul 2008, 7:28 PM

#1

New Zenner

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Finally got to the Install scree but what is Curl?

Hi All!

I was the dopey goat from yesterday who couldn't find the install files for ZenCart. Well today I finally found out what I was doing wrong and I am ready to install, however before I hit that little button I have a question..

Zen Cart found when checking my site that I don't have Curl installed.. It says I can proceed with the installation but I think I might need this. So my questions are..

Is there a really really dumbed down way to install this Curly STuff it is saying I am missing?? Does anyone have instructions??? Links??
Should I continue with the Install??

Thanks!

Michelle (Goat, BAHHHH)

22 Jul 2008, 7:36 PM

#2

stevesh

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Re: Finally got to the Install scree but what is Curl?

Don't be too hard on yourself - we've all been a little dopey when figuring Zencart out.

CURL is installed on your server by your host. You can install and run Zencart without it, but many payment modules, including, I believe, PayPal, as well as some other functions, won't work without it.

I don't remember who your host is, but there's a good chance you'll need a different one.

22 Jul 2008, 7:42 PM

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bessy77

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Re: Finally got to the Install scree but what is Curl?

I am on hold with Godaddy.com to see if they can do this for me.

What do you guys think about them? Just started with them today and left HORRIBLE>>TERRIBLE>> NOT GOAT friendly Hostway.

22 Jul 2008, 7:57 PM

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stevesh

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Re: Finally got to the Install scree but what is Curl?

Sorry - out of the frying pan into the fire.

Search this forum for 'godaddy'.

22 Jul 2008, 7:58 PM

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bessy77

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Re: Finally got to the Install scree but what is Curl?

who do you use for hosting?

22 Jul 2008, 8:54 PM

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drbyte

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Re: Finally got to the Install scree but what is Curl?

See the "hosting" link at the top of this page for recommendations.

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