[Zope] Newbie Questions

Graham Bird g.bird at opengroup.org
Tue Oct 21 09:34:35 EDT 2003


Folks

I'm completely new to Zope, a non-programmer but at least half way 
technically competent - or so I thought!

I'm trying to install Plone (now on a windows PC (XP Pro), later on RH 
Linux system for real use).

As I understand it, I need to:

* Install Zope (done and running)
* Install CMF and configure (stuck here, see later)
* Install Plone (not yet attempted)

In reading the instructions I see (at least) two conflicting sets of 
instructions, neither of which seem to get the result I want.

I have tried creating a Products directory (in Zope home directory), 
unzipping the CMF into that (I caught the CR/LF instruction) and restarted 
Zope.  No sign of the CMF components.

I have also tried copying into an Install directory (in Zope home), 
unzipped the CMF and then tried to import.

I have the Zope Book if that helps!

So here are a few questions:

What IS the correct way to install the CMF )on Windows first, then on a RH 
Linux system)?
It isn't clear what the filename that one looks to import is named.  How 
does one do this?  Is there a source of step by step instructions?
When the CMF is unzipped, there are various directories for 'components' 
(e.g Calendar), I want to install all of these, do I have to copy EACH 
'component' directory and install separately?  (I can't find a way to 
traverse to a specific directory from the install option).

Thanks in anticipation!





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