Total Newbie - Questions

[blueeyedsoulbrother]

How do I...?

Get the verification code to show?  Is that another script I have to install?   I tried the e-card function and it kept asking me to verify the verification code but it wasn't showing up.   I am using Firefox 2.

Is there a way to change the ICQ field to something more common like AIM or MSN?  Ideally I'd like to have a field for each.

How secure is 4images?  I keep reading it's hacked and it's making me nervous.  How often are people applying patches and updates to prevent issues?

[CeJay]

How do I...?

Get the verification code to show?  Is that another script I have to install?   I tried the e-card function and it kept asking me to verify the verification code but it wasn't showing up.   I am using Firefox 2.

What version are you running? Are you using a template? Did you upload the fonts CAPTCHA (/captcha/fonts/)?
Read the CAPTCHA topic in the FAQ:
http://www.4homepages.de/forum/index.php?topic=14690.0

Other pages of interest for CAPTCHA not working (for older versions of 4images):
http://www.4homepages.de/forum/index.php?topic=13889.0
http://www.4homepages.de/forum/index.php?topic=13850.0

Is there a way to change the ICQ field to something more common like AIM or MSN?  Ideally I'd like to have a field for each.

It is harder to change it then it is to add a new field.
To add a new field it will take some coding and database work but try what is listed here: http://www.4homepages.de/forum/index.php?topic=747.0

How secure is 4images?  I keep reading it's hacked and it's making me nervous.

Out of how many people have installed it, it breaks down to only a handfull of people from what I can see. I have been running it on one of my sites for about 2 years and never had an issue and the other 2 sites for about a year with no issues.
You have to consider with any code that allows for people to upload to your site there will always be some risk involved. I consider it about the same as getting email, However I do not feel it is something to worry about. Just do what should always be done. Keep back ups of your files (site) and have a secure password that is not dictonary type password.
For more security tips read: http://www.4homepages.de/forum/index.php?topic=14982.0

How often are people applying patches and updates to prevent issues?

Not sure if I understand this question. Are you asking how often users have to add patches/update?
I would say on average about 1 or 2 times a year.
If you add any Mods then those may need to be patched when you do updates. Watch the forum so you know if any changes are needed for certain mods, when updates come out. It is up to the mod creator to do updates as needed unless someone else does it for them and post those updates.

Hope that helps answer at least 1 question 

[blueeyedsoulbrother]

Thank you for answering all my question throughly.   The only thing better would be if someone did it all for me.   

I tried to sign up as a new user on my site (rather than going in as admin) and I was unable to complete the registration.   Maybe you can take a look.

www.blueeyedsoulbrother.com/gallery

[CeJay]

Well you have 2 options.

Option 1
Update your template files for the CAPTCHA system to work since the template you use does not have that entered.
- comment_bit.html
- comment_form.html
- details.html
- footer.html
- header.html
- member_profile.html
- member_uploadform.html
- postcard_preview.html
- register_form.html
To see what codes needs to be edited/added go to: http://www.4homepages.de/forum/index.php?topic=13732.msg73982#msg73982

Option 2
Turn the CAPTCH systm off (not recommended unless you dont mind being spammed)

Open config.php

Place above closing ?>:

Code: [Select]

$captcha_enable = 0;

[manurom]

Hello;
CeJay is right.
Your telmplate may not be compatible with 4images verson 1.7.4.
I may have a modified version of 4greyblue template for  4images 1.7.4.
As soon as as I find it, I will send it to you.

[blueeyedsoulbrother]

That would be great!  Thank you.

[CeJay]

That would be great!  Thank you.

Well until he sends that to you, you should turn off CAPTCA so users can upload, send ecards and so on.

[manurom]

Hi;
sorry for the delay.
I didn't remember I backuped it on a CD I had trouble to find.
Please find the template 4greyblue originnally developed by Bali Web Design and modified to fit version1.7.4 in attachment.
All merits to the original developer.