Ikonboard setup and database import

Had old site running Ikonboard 3.1x with over 18,000 posts in multiple forum, MySQL database. Pruned them down to 10,000 posts in a single archive forum. Download/Backup ran successfully until end, then blew up with a 500 error. Did this consistently after trying many different things. What I am now left with is about fifty txt files with all of the posts (data is all there). Ikonboard stated that it was blowing up because the host wouldn't create tar files. They said that these files would need to be created into tar files then uploaded into the new Ikonboard. They also suggested some other work-arounds, but they were all over my head. I need someone to install Ikonboard on the Unix Server (CHMOD correct files), then get the downloaded text files to appear in the new Ikonboard. These files will serve as an archive only. So I just need some way for my viewers to read them. Not respond to them. Just assume that reinstalling Ikonboard would be the easiest way. Server is Perl5 w/MySQL capabilities. ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables): a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform Linux