I had the same problem earlier. My server lacked php-cli. After installing it, everything worked fine. Actually, I also adjusted server clock, but I don't think this was the solution to the problem. :)
Hi, are you talking about the command line interface?
I definiteley have the cli installed:
# php -v
PHP 4.4.6 (cgi) (built: Mar 5 2007 05:52:46)
Copyright (c) 1997-2007 The PHP Group Zend Engine v1.3.0, Copyright (c) 1998-2004 Zend Technologies
I noticed something strange. In my previous post, I said while joking, that I ajusted server clock as a solution to this issue. But it seems that server time has <i>actually</i> something to do with this.
I tested this a few minutes ago.
I have local eZpublish instance running on my own PC with the local version of my own site (the one below;)).
I changed Windows date to 1st February.
I accessed my website without any problem.
I then cleared caches.
I was then unable to access my site.
I changed the clock back to today. The site was running smoothly again.
I don't know how server clock can be related to such an issue, (Probably some cache expiry ?) but I wanted to share my experience with you.