[support] error installing drupal

[Earnie Boyd]

Quoting Michael Prasuhn <mike at mikeyp.net>:

>
> It would be nice if folks tried to at least verify the advice they
> give before sending it out to thousands of people.
>

I'm glad we have you to set the record straight.  The information 
changes at lightning speed.  Tomorrow what you say may just be 
incorrect as well.

1) sites/default/settings.php must be writable by httpd during the 
initial install steps.  Reset to read only once installation is 
complete.
2) sites/default might need to be writable by httpd depending on your 
some configurations.  And is handy for the install steps to create the 
files directory for you.  Reset to read only once installation is 
complete.
3) sites/default/files must be writable by httpd regardless of if you 
create it or you have your system set to allow Drupal to create it.  
Otherwise, file and image uploads will not be able to occur.

Earnie -- http://for-my-kids.com/
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