Forum OpenACS Development: Re: AOLServer 4.5.0 doesn't work on FreeBSD

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7: Re: AOLServer 4.5.0 doesn't work on FreeBSD (response to 1)
Posted by Jim Lynch on 03/15/07 11:25 PM
One thing I found out recently, is 4.5.0 modules seem to consist of both a nsfoo.so file and a libnsfoo*.so file which both must be installed in appropriate places.

I first noticed this when helping with someone's *BSD compile of aolserver, and then when I built aolserver myself on a debian linux, it also had the libfoo*.so files.

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10: Re: AOLServer 4.5.0 doesn't work on FreeBSD (response to 7)
Posted by Eduardo Santos on 03/16/07 02:02 AM
When I compiled all the files were in the right places, but I just couldn't load the modules. I also checked the files formation and they were ok. Anyways, I better try the ports and post in the AOLServer list.
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11: Re: AOLServer 4.5.0 doesn't work on FreeBSD (response to 10)
Posted by Tom Jackson on 03/16/07 05:57 AM
Eduardo,

When you start talking about compiled software, you need to be very careful. From your previous post, you are using a patched version of AOLserver. You are using this on a platform which isn't supported, at least from the link that you provided.

Also, the extra lib*.so and lib*.a files might be useful for some other purpose, but most likely not running AOLserver (maybe nstclsh ?).

Very tiny issues can make things not work, but you are talking about really huge things: changing source code and platform, and nobody is admitting success under the conditions you are reporting.

First I would try to compile the regular AOLserver 4.5.0 with the modules you want and see if it works, prior to patching. If it doesn't work, please report it to the AOLserver list. They are the ones responsible for AOLserver, unpatched. And they will be in a better position to help you.

If you use a patched AOLserver, you really should consult with the developer of the patch.