Unable to select database

[alung]

I received the following error after installing GTD.

"Unable to select database '' - check your db setting in config.php!'

I receive this when browsing to http://myhost/GTD/install.php I also receive it when connecting to http://myshost/GTD/

Any help is appriciated.

All the configurations look good.

 

[darlakbrown]

What do you mean you are installing GTD?

 

[alung]

Hmm, I'm running GTD on Suse, mysql, pmwiki, php etc. After insatlling these products i then installed GTD. The step I'm on in the installation is to go to http://myhost/GTD/install.php. This is where I receive the error, does this make sense?'

 

[sdann]

are you talking about the gtd add-in?

 

[Jim]

Maybe he means a web software package (like Tracks)? That would make sense given the db comment.

Jim

 

[kewms]

GTD is a task management method. It is implemented by a wide range of different software programs. Which one are you attempting to install?

Without more information, we can't help you.

Katherine

 

[jknecht]

I'm guessing it is GTD-PHP (http://www.gtd-php.com/)

The install docs are here: http://www.gtd-php.com/Users/Install08

Did you set up your MySQL instance, create the database for the application, then edit config.php?

I don't have this installed, nor have I ever used it. But I will say that the installation instructions appear to be concise and well-written.

 

[alung]

Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to this. I installed a wiki that uses GTD as an add on. What is the best way to use GTD, I have a linux system with mysql and apache?

 

[Cpu_Modern]

The best way to use GTD is without a computer at all. Index cards rule!

 

[alung]

I'm guessing it is GTD-PHP (http://www.gtd-php.com/)

The install docs are here: http://www.gtd-php.com/Users/Install08

Did you set up your MySQL instance, create the database for the application, then edit config.php?

I don't have this installed, nor have I ever used it. But I will say that the installation instructions appear to be concise and well-written.

It does seem to be straight forward. I did follow the instuctions. There are very few steps, I'm sure it's something simple that I'm doing. I've been through the installation a few times with the same results as posted in my first post.

 

[Cpu_Modern]

First check if MySQL is running. I bet it isn't. Its a b*tch, usually.

 

[alung]

I need to get this back to the top. I'm still having the same problem. Any other ideas?

 

[alung]

I decided to start over by reinstalling gtdphp. all is good now. Thanks for the help. I don't know what the resolution was other than I followed the directions.

 

[ellobogrande]

Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to this. I installed a wiki that uses GTD as an add on. What is the best way to use GTD, I have a linux system with mysql and apache?

You might want to start with a low or mid-tech solution first. There's a free article on this site on how to build a paper organizer. Download it and build one for starters and get used to the methodology. You might even find that this will work better for you than a high-tech solution!