Ok.  I just called them and someone is supposed to be calling me back.....   :).

Looks like a problem with mod_sec settings on your server.

If you already get an 500 error when accessing http://www.thecamfoundation.org/NSF/learningcenter and don't see the first installation page it is most likely a permission issue with the folders. On some servers a setting of 777 for folders will not work. You can try 755 instead for the "NSF", the "learningcenter" and the data folder respectively.

Another hint:

RewriteBase /public_html/NSF/learningcenter

is not correct. You need to set

RewriteBase /NSF/learningcenter/

in .htaccess instead.

It's also better to create the data folder not within the public_html folder. You should creat it on the same level as the public_html folder instead, i.e. in the home directory of your webhosting account.


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You need http:// in front of your urls. Make sure to look for typos (there are a few in your summary).

Otherwise my best advice is just to start over.

I tried both things and am still getting the same message.  :(