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== Oily Rag - Content ==
== Oily Rag - Content ==


=== 3.5-Apollo problems and bugs ===
=== 3.5-Apollo problems and bugs ===
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Check out [[Bugs 3.5-Apollo: Combined bug fix|Combined bug fix]] it includes all pages that need changing.       
Check out [[Bugs 3.5-Apollo: Combined bug fix|Combined bug fix]] it includes all pages that need changing.       


=== CD Part 1 ===
Introduces techniques required to convert Uniform Server to run from a CD. Highlights files which pose a problem these contain functions that require read/write access. These are modified to produce a working example no frills check out [[Oily Rag 1: CD Part 1|Part 1]] 


'''''ADDITIONAL TOPICS WILL BE ADDED - Move Over to Wiki''''' 
=== CD Part 2 ===
The example in Part 1 although functional is a one way process [[Oily Rag 1: CD Part 2|Part 2]] introduces the concept of file switching which greatly enhances the plugins functionality. Concludes with a down loadable plugin USCD1.
 
=== CD Part 3 ===
[[Oily Rag 1: CD Part 3|Part 3]] highlights problems with plugin '''USCD1'''. Proposes an alternative solution to file switching and introduces Perl commands (instructions) that will be used in a new plugin USCD2.
 
=== CD Part 4 ===
[[Oily Rag 1: CD Part 4|Part 4]] consolidates all the ideas to produce something resembling a usable plugin. You can download [[Oily Rag 1: Downloads#CD Part 4|plugin USCD2]] this provides a reasonable starting point that you can tailor to your own application.
 
=== CD Part 5 ===
[[Oily Rag 1: CD Part 5|Part 5]] Introduce components required to provide a complete CD solution.
 
=== CD Part 6 ===
[[Oily Rag 1: CD Part 6|Part 6]] Looks at making the CD independent of an host PC's browser. It also shows how to host several sites on the same CD.
 
== Dedicated drive ==
Running Uniform Server on a [[Oily Rag 1: Dedicated drive USB|dedicated drive]] is extremely easy. No need to run as a service, removes the need for a virtual drive. This gives it a slight speed advantage when run on a USB stick or separate partition on a hard drive or even a separate hard drive.


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