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Dan · Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2002 7:50 pm Post subject:

This would be more fitting for a system announcement, but since this is the most heavily trafficed forum and I'd like feedback, I'll ask it here. Smile

The long awaiting upgrade to this forum software is out and I have put together a test installation. I've done a lot of modifying of the code to make it integrate cleanly into Run-Down, and I believe everything is working properly. Here's the test installation:

http://run-down.com/phpBB2/

If you are so inclined, feel free to play around with it and test some of the features. Please disregard my dumb test messages. When you're focused on trouble shooting and code hacking, thinking of intelligent discourse with yourself is far from a top priority. Smile

Conway, you'll be happy to know it is much better at remembering your login between visits. Smile

Dan

Conway · Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2002 10:07 am Post subject:

This is very nice .. When does it go into effect ??

Dan · Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2002 10:37 am Post subject:

Thanks, glad you like it. Smile

It will go into effect as soon as I'm sure it's ready for prime time. Everything is working good so far as I can tell, but I haven't exactly tested every aspect and I've made enough changes to the code to have a nagging feeling that I may still have to fix something...

If people want to play around with it, that would help me ascertain its readiness. When it is ready to replace this version, I will delete all the test posts and start from scratch, so don't worry about not leaving a track.

Dan

graeme · Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2002 4:18 pm Post subject:

Looks good... modifying phpbb2 is a LOT of work. I spent hours modifying the code one time and ended up messing it up pretty badly Smile

Dan · Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2002 8:12 pm Post subject:

Ah, I didn't expect feedback from anyone who had actually worked with the program... Smile

Dan

graeme · Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2002 1:46 pm Post subject:

I have a lot of experience with php... next to running, web design and coding is what I'm most interested in.

I ended up created my own forum system....
*sigh* what a waste of time Smile

Dan · Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2002 7:07 am Post subject:

Cool.

Conway · Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2002 7:54 am Post subject:

So when is the TURBO forum going to open for business ??

Dan · Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2002 8:27 am Post subject:

I'm swamped with work this week, but if no problems arise with the new forum over the next few days, I'll probably switch it over next week.

Dan

graeme · Posted: Thu May 02, 2002 7:57 pm Post subject:

Sounds good.

Paul · Posted: Fri May 03, 2002 5:20 am Post subject:

Dan,
Looks very nice, easy to navigate, and with some added features like arranging the posts which I don't believe I saw before, but then I qualify as a true rookie on these boards. In fact this is the first one I've ever gone into.

Paul

Dan · Posted: Fri May 03, 2002 8:17 am Post subject:

Thanks, Paul. The new version looks to be a very well written program. Lots of new features without being overwhelming. Looks like it'll keep this rowdy bunch happy. Smile

Dan

Dan · Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 10:31 am Post subject:

Well, as you can see, the forum upgrade has taken place. Far from a smooth process, with the upgrade script not working especially well (as opposed to the new install test), broken paths, etc. Things look to be working now, but I'll be keeping a close eye on things... Let me know if you encounter any problems.

Sorry for the prolonged forum downtime this morning. Sad

Dan

Dan · Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 12:58 pm Post subject:

I had to close the forums again for a few minutes to apply some fixes to the Users table... You should be able to log into your Profile now and set timezones and what not.

Dan

graeme · Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 4:02 pm Post subject:

woohoo! Everything seems to work. And I didn't even lose my post count Very Happy

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