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1. Thulefoth
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   I recently installed WAMP Server, and put WP 3.0 on it. I had hoped to be able to use WAMP to work on my blog, when I don't have an Internet connection. However, I have now found that I can't Update a Post that I'm editing, when off-line. I receive a Firefox 3.6.6 error saying:

   "Firefox is currently in offline mode and can't browse the Web."

   When I am on-line and Update a Post, I see activity with my "localhost", as expected, but I also see an access to "jquery-ui.googlecode.com.

   I'm using the Atahualpa theme. Can anybody shed light on this on-line activity? More importantly, can anybody suggest how I can get myself setup so that I can actually work off-line? This was really one of the main attractions of using WAMP Server, and I'm unable to do what I thought I would with it.

   Thanks! Ted

2. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 1 year ago #

   WAMP isn't really suitable for this. Try using Live Writer instead.

3. Thulefoth
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   I am surprised to hear that. I've thought for years that having one's one localhost Server is a good thing.

   I've been very active with WP on my local Server, have reinstalled WP 3.0 over itself, have installed many plugins & themes, have been Updating as updates come up ... and nary an issue.

   What's the problem, with WAMP/WP? Are there links I can go to, to learn more?

   Thanks!

   Ted

4. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 1 year ago #

   There's nothing wrong with WAMP as a development tool. It's just not really suitable for updating content on a live site - especially if you want to work offline.

5. Thulefoth
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   Oh - I see what you meant now.

   Yes, I have been happily 'developing away', vaguely aware that for several reason, WAMPServer might not upload as facile as I'd like; that I might have to do a migration to get the site up onto my remote host. And, again vaguely, that it might not be a push-button updater, after I'm on-line (which would be/is a mild disappointment).

   But I thought I would be able to tuck my laptop into my backpack and disappear into the mountains for a weekend or week, and spend the evenings putting photos & stories in the website. But it looks like it WILL NOT work without an online connection. Bummer.

   I will give Live Writer a closer examination. Thank you!

   Ted

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