#597 "&" in directory name causes issues
I had a directory (folder) called "This that & something" (as an example). This worked fine for a while. Perhaps something changed on the server config. But whatever the case, today the folder crapped out. I was unable to change permissions on it, copy it, etc. within CPANEL (so, at the unix command level).
In OWL I was unable to update a file because it could not save the backup file.
Within Owl I have renamed the folder to "This_that_something" and this sorted out the issues I was having with copying it in CPANEL to another backup location. But I still can't change the permissions.
When I try to upload updates to files I get the following error:
--- ERROR --- Error backing up existing file
It seems like something in Owl (as far as I know) has corrupted this folder. I've got the ISP looking into it.
REgards,
Jonathan
Logged In: YES
user_id=55225
Originator: NO
Permissions are set by the machine, the webserver process is the one creating the files and folders, so it owns that file or folder. If permissions (UNIX) prevent the creation of other files or folders in that folder, then the above message would be spat out. This message is caused when the backup directory is created, and fails.
in owl.php there is a config variable that allows you to tell owl what you find acceptable in files and folders.
$default->list_of_valid_chars_in_file_names
remove & from that list.
B0zz