WebPAF is an online genealogy database management system that enables collaborative work. It serves as a web-based platform that allows multiple users to store and manage family data.
One of the standout features of webPAF is that there's no need to spend time syncing data. Everyone is using the same database over the internet, which means that data is always up to date. Additionally, webPAF is OS-independent, which means that you don't need to worry about specific software requirements or compatibility issues. As long as you have access to a web browser, you'll be able to use webPAF with ease.
To get started with webPAF, you'll need to make sure your server has the following requirements: Apache2 server, Mason, Perl, and SQLite Perl module. Once you have these in place, you can start the installation process.
Setting up an Apache2 server is the first step, but it's worth noting that webPAF can also work with Apache 1.3 (although this hasn't been fully tested). You'll also need to set up Mason to work on webpaf files, and make sure that Perl is installed on your server. Finally, you'll need to install the SQLite Perl module (from CPAN) and initialize the SQLite database by running bin/db_init.pl. Make sure that the resulting database is owned by the same username as Apache runs under.
Overall, webPAF offers a user-friendly and accessible option for genealogy database management that allows for online collaboration and easy access to up-to-date data. With a few simple installation steps, you'll be able to streamline your genealogy research and collaboration efforts.
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