ccHost ccHost is a Web-based infrastructure that may be used to host and allow for commenting, remixing.
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ccHost is a Web-based infrastructure that may be used to host and allow for commenting, remixing. ccHost is a Web-based infrastructure that may be used to host and allow for commenting, remixing, and distribution globally.The more installations of ccHost and its variations, the more content there will be available for enjoyment and artistic re-use in a sane and legal setting.ccHost is what is used for the infamous Creative Commons CC Mixter project which supports legal media sharing and remixing.Requirements:· PHP 4, MySQL 4, Cookies enabled in one's browser · Install the GetID3 (1.7.3) library from here: http://www.getid3.org/#download before you install ccHost. (It's a simple download-unpack operation) · If you would like integrated user comments and review threads you must install phpBB2 from http://www.phpbb.com/downloads.php. Ratings, Editorial Picks and Contest Polls are built into the core ccHost, user reviews and comments are NOT and relies on phpBB2 forum software to achieve this. · Platforms: This system has been tested on Apache 1 and 2 Windows and Linux. If you've got it working on · IIS or OSX let us know. We haven't tried.MySQL commands for Setting up DB: install root mysql user: mysqladmin -u root password 'PASSWORD_HERE' once logged into mysql: create database cchost; to create a new user once inside mysql with access to a table cchost: grant all on cchost.* to jsmith@localhost identified by 'Secret15';What's New in This Release:· This release is primarily aimed at making admins' lives easier.· User enhancements include showing the last updated date, a "What I look for/use" browser, and alphabetical browsing of people.· Admin features include paths admin for specifying per-installation paths, major sample pool optimizations, site disabling, email notifications on moderation, a new email rules engine, and a new experimental pseudo-file verifier that works alone or with getid3.What's New in This Release:· This release is a 2-3x performance boost over the last major version. · It includes playlists/favorites, an embedded MP3 player, and remix radio channels for audio content. · With the "Publicize" feature, anyone can include lists of information about their profile from ccHost so that their info may be used around the Web in easy-to-use formats. · Also of note is the inclusion of the recently released Creative Commons 3.0 Licenses, which are selectable as an administrator.

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