Author Topic: SMF 2.0 Update Part Last (Read 181376 times)

Fustrate · « **Reply #460 on:** June 08, 2011, 06:00:47 PM »

Quote from: jelv on June 08, 2011, 05:11:52 PM

Quote from: akabuguys on June 08, 2011, 04:41:01 PM
But really, I don't understand why some people get so tied up about this release. It really isn't that much different from RC5 as far as I know.

Really? So are you saying that final will still say
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Note: As this is in development, we do not recommend running SMF 2.0 RC5 on a production site.
on the download page?

Those of us who took heed of that warning when looking for software to run a site where risk was unacceptable have been waiting for a very long time for a proper release.

That line is there to make sure people don't come running back screaming "DURR YOU BROKE MA FORUMS I HATE U GUYZZZZ" every few hours.

DoctorMalboro · « **Reply #461 on:** June 08, 2011, 06:24:37 PM »

Quote from: Dr. Deejay on June 08, 2011, 03:16:30 PM

Ehm... Norv already posted the announcement.

You should seriously use a better drop picker

Fustrate · « **Reply #462 on:** June 08, 2011, 07:12:36 PM »

It would be best to use something like Firebug to edit the source.

eric1234 · « **Reply #463 on:** June 09, 2011, 01:09:20 AM »

Okay, thanks for answering me >.< Phew, luckily all those mods can still be use.

OMG, When will the 2.0 release... it was like a drug to me and now i am without the drug...

sremick · « **Reply #464 on:** June 09, 2011, 01:10:54 AM »

Quote from: akabuguys on June 08, 2011, 04:41:01 PM

But really, I don't understand why some people get so tied up about this release. It really isn't that much different from RC5 as far as I know.

1) It puts one on a supported release track that will receive incremental update packages going forward, unlike requiring full reinstalls of all files, mods and manual edits (like betas and RCs, including RC5 require).

2) It will bring a lot of mod and theme authors out of hibernation who are waiting for a stable actual release and who haven't wanted to waste time trying to develop for an unstable, unfinished target.

live627 · « **Reply #465 on:** June 09, 2011, 01:12:02 AM »

A fix! A fix!

eric1234 · « **Reply #466 on:** June 09, 2011, 01:21:00 AM »

oh ya, if the mods author has updated their mods to the latest version of SMF, while i am still using the old version mods *installed by emulate the version* , then how can i update my mods to the latest version?

b4pjoe · « **Reply #467 on:** June 09, 2011, 01:27:19 AM »

Quote from: eric1234 on June 09, 2011, 01:21:00 AM

oh ya, if the mods author has updated their mods to the latest version of SMF, while i am still using the old version mods *installed by emulate the version* , then how can i update my mods to the latest version?

Uninstall the old one and install the new one.

eric1234 · « **Reply #468 on:** June 09, 2011, 01:33:14 AM »

Will it affect the function of the forum? Or cause some error or something??

JBlaze · « **Reply #469 on:** June 09, 2011, 01:37:21 AM »

Upgrading to 2.0 Gold can cause side effects such as loss of forum, sever amnesia, explosion of data center, systematic slaying of your members, and slight possibility of death. Please use with caution.

live627 · « **Reply #470 on:** June 09, 2011, 01:42:19 AM »

You forgot the obvious: a total computer meltdown and a house fire. The food you eat may even be poisoned! Oh, this is such a phun post to write! LMAO!

青山素子 · « **Reply #471 on:** June 09, 2011, 02:17:42 AM »

It can also cause anal leakage.

Fustrate · « **Reply #472 on:** June 09, 2011, 02:42:49 AM »

And Justin Bieber. I don't know which is worse.

twig/al · « **Reply #473 on:** June 09, 2011, 03:20:48 AM »

This waiting is just a big conspiracy to see how much it takes to drive everyone nuts!!!!

Staind · « **Reply #474 on:** June 09, 2011, 03:28:38 AM »

Quote from: JBlaze on June 09, 2011, 01:37:21 AM

Upgrading to 2.0 Gold can cause side effects such as loss of forum, sever amnesia, explosion of data center, systematic slaying of your members, and slight possibility of death. Please use with caution.

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Joker™ · « **Reply #475 on:** June 09, 2011, 03:32:43 AM »

Quote from: Fustrate on June 09, 2011, 02:42:49 AM

And Justin Bieber. I don't know which is worse.

For sure Justin Bieber. Any doubts?

b4pjoe · « **Reply #476 on:** June 09, 2011, 04:43:27 AM »

Quote from: eric1234 on June 09, 2011, 01:33:14 AM

Will it affect the function of the forum? Or cause some error or something??

Well, when you uninstall the old one it tests the files before it does the uninstall and if it doesn't find any problems it should uninstall okay. Same for installing the new one. Of course things can always go south. Backup everything before you try it which you should always do anytime you make a change.

Kindred · « **Reply #477 on:** June 09, 2011, 07:36:14 AM »

why would you uninstall mods before a large upgrade? By doing the large upgrade, you remove all mod code, period, because you are replacing the forum files which had been modified.

the only thing you have to worry about is doing the installation of the mod into the new version after upgrade.

Antechinus · « **Reply #478 on:** June 09, 2011, 08:28:50 AM »

I tend to ditch everything that's not vanilla before doing upgrades. Gives the upgrade script less to get confused over (wont try to re-install out of date mods, or fix old languages files and themes, etc). It's overkill, but it's easy and always gives a fast and clean result. YMMV.

Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen · « **Reply #479 on:** June 09, 2011, 08:37:19 AM »

I usually try to uninstall all mods and remove all left over files before upgrading too, it's not necessary - but if nothing else, it makes it easy to follow what files are on your server for a reason, and what is simply left over that is no longer neeeded

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