Pset6 Server 403 Error, problem with path

Question

I passed the first check50 for Pset6 but still can't seem to get my server working after implementing indexes and load. I've been getting 403 errors whenever I request my homepage, as well as an invalid pointer error.

Using GDB, I was able to pinpoint the source of the error to here:

void list(const char* path)
{
    // ensure path is readable and executable
    if (access(path, R_OK | X_OK) == -1)
    {
        error(403);
        return;
    }

Can someone shed some light on the issue?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Your document root should be public. Path should be /home/ubuntu/workspace/pset6/public. You should call server as ./server public (assuming current working directory is ~/workspace/pset6). The reason server (the program) will run with server the argument (i.e. ./server server) is because the start() function only ensures the argument has execute permission. It is counting on you, the user, to make sure it is a directory.

This is implicitly indicated in the instructions:

Let’s try it out. Execute the below from within your own ~/workspace/pset6 directory so that the staff’s solution uses your own copy of public as its root.

~cs50/pset6/server public

If memory serves, the "E_unknown error" response from check50 indicates a time out on the check50 server. The only "remedy" is try again.