I can't get this ASP script to work!

[Zach Elfers]

There is an ASP script at www.brainjar.com/asp/formmail. Anyway, I can't get it to work even after reading all the instructions. Could the problem be it's saved to my Harddrive? Thanx. (P.S. I can't upload the script because I'm with GeoCities).

[Rodders]

ASP is a Server-Side technology, so the script must be uploaded to the server in order for it to work. I appreciate that Geocities doesn't support ASP, so you'll need to find a webhost that does. Unfortunately, I have never found a free ASP host that allows email functions or file-handling functions.

Even if the file wasn't a Server-Side script, you can't expect visitors to your site to get at it while it sits on your hard drive not connected to the internet.

If you find a free host for ASP, could you post it up on here?

[Rodders]

I've just tried your script and it worked fine for me, i.e. I received an email with the details I entered.

Could you clarify the problem, or have you got round it now?

[Zach Elfers]

Originally posted by Rodders
ASP is a Server-Side technology, so the script must be uploaded to the server in order for it to work. I appreciate that Geocities doesn't support ASP, so you'll need to find a webhost that does. Unfortunately, I have never found a free ASP host that allows email functions or file-handling functions.

Even if the file wasn't a Server-Side script, you can't expect visitors to your site to get at it while it sits on your hard drive not connected to the internet.

If you find a free host for ASP, could you post it up on here?

I knew they wouldn't be able to view it. I had it on my harddrive to test it. I can't find any free services that support files like that either. Maybe I can save my money for a website, but my mom wouldn't let me. :D

[Zach Elfers]

Originally posted by Dave Clark
Yes, as mentioned, that is the problem. You can implement a server function on your PC, however, and then your ASP will work through that server function. What platform/operating system are you running?

Dave

Windows 95

[henniev]

Well, I'm a host. a New host. Tell me more what your'e looking for, may I can help. My servers are backbone with a world wid company and I can host anything I like. I have a Java platform. Windows 2000 Server operating system. I provide Internet access and I'm also looking for mail software. You help me...I'le help you. Let give it a go. Have a look at my homepage, see what i do. I send you more information on private request and...yes I'm prepared to help.

[Rodders]

Zach

If you read your initial post from an outsider's point of view, then it seems as if you were wondering why you couldn't run the script online. Now it seems that you are trying to send the email through Personal Web Server on your PC (Win95 only supports PWS, right?). I also had this problem a while back.

The only way to get it to work, I believe, is to use IIS. But that won't work on Win95. And all the free hosts I found had switched off SMTP and file handling for 'security' reasons.

It doesn't cost much to host a site though, I'm considering Maxipoint who give you free hosting when you register a domain through them. It's only about $50 a year. Problem is, they don't have email support because they use Chilisoft ASP.

Good luck.

[henniev]

I didn't post the first message. I provide smtp to my customers right now. What should I do or what do I need to provide mail threw my homepage and not threw Outlook Express?

I have my own servers backboned with a world class data center. Bandwith or space are a problem.

Do you know how forum work? I need help on that aswell. I want to create my own forums aswell...sport of cause !!

[Zach Elfers]

Originally posted by Rodders
I've just tried your script and it worked fine for me, i.e. I received an email with the details I entered.

Could you clarify the problem, or have you got round it now?

I'm with GeoCities, so I can't upload it. I wanted to make it offline. Did you like the script? That's a good site.

[Zach Elfers]

Originally posted by henniev
Well, I'm a host. a New host. Tell me more what your'e looking for, may I can help. My servers are backbone with a world wid company and I can host anything I like. I have a Java platform. Windows 2000 Server operating system. I provide Internet access and I'm also looking for mail software. You help me...I'le help you. Let give it a go. Have a look at my homepage, see what i do. I send you more information on private request and...yes I'm prepared to help.

Would you charge???? This would be great. Do you have adds? Would I be allowed on your server if I'm only 13? Thanx.:confused:

[Zach Elfers]

Originally posted by Rodders
Zach

If you read your initial post from an outsider's point of view, then it seems as if you were wondering why you couldn't run the script online. Now it seems that you are trying to send the email through Personal Web Server on your PC (Win95 only supports PWS, right?). I also had this problem a while back.

The only way to get it to work, I believe, is to use IIS. But that won't work on Win95. And all the free hosts I found had switched off SMTP and file handling for 'security' reasons.

It doesn't cost much to host a site though, I'm considering Maxipoint who give you free hosting when you register a domain through them. It's only about $50 a year. Problem is, they don't have email support because they use Chilisoft ASP.

Good luck.


That's the problem. I don't want to spend 50 dollars on a website but than again I do. I'm only 13. I can't afford everthing.:)

[Zach Elfers]

Originally posted by henniev
I didn't post the first message. I provide smtp to my customers right now. What should I do or what do I need to provide mail threw my homepage and not threw Outlook Express?

I have my own servers backboned with a world class data center. Bandwith or space are a problem.

Do you know how forum work? I need help on that aswell. I want to create my own forums aswell...sport of cause !!

I know you can have mail with the script I posted. Or with CGI etc. Forums can be made with the same. :) To bad I don't know how.

[jpmoriarty]

Henniev,

if you want a forum then you could do worse than going to web wiz guide (http://www.webwizguide.info/asp/) where they let you download a free forum package in ASP format. Hence you'll need to be able to run asp's on your web server, but they're extremely customizable and functional, and free!