1.0.7 & 1.1.rc2

[mega]

Hey,

I see hundreds of mods for 1.1.rc2 but like 2 mods for 1.0.7, I'm wondering which one is better, how I can cahnge my forum to which ever one I need and just yeah which one I need? I'm new to SMF so I'm only learning..

Thanks 

[kateydrop]

Hello and welcome to SMF,

In the menu bar you will see 'down loads' 1.1.rc2 is available somewhere in there. I am looking for it myself to upgrade from 1.0.7. Both work ok.

When you dl it then you need to FTP to your host so its available in your admin. Go to 'packages' in your admin I think it is from memory.

You will see this in packages:

Package Manager - Browse Packages
Modification Packages
   Mod Name Version   
1. SMF 1.0.7 / 1.1 RC2 Update 1.0   [ Uninstall ] [ List Files ] [ Delete ]   
Installed mods:  current version  older version 

Main Menu
[ Browse Packages ]
[ Download New Packages ]
[ View and Remove Installed Packages ]
[ Installation Options ]

[Daniel15]

Hi,
SMF 1.0.7 is the latest stable release, whereas SMF 1.1 RC2 is the latest release candidate (testing) release. Basically, if you want to use a version that's guaranteed to be stable, then use SMF 1.0.7. If, on the other hand, you want to use the very latest features (and don't mind if there's still a few bugs), then you might use SMF 1.1 RC2 instead.

Regarding your comment on the MODs, most MODs should work on either version. Usually, MODs designed for SMF 1.0.5 or 1.0.6 will also work on SMF 1.0.7.

[flynn]

Hi mega

I just upgraded from 1.0.7 to 1.1 rc 2 and I can't recommend it enough. The upgrade was easy as! And I havent found any problems with it at all. Go for it.

There are some great instructions on how to upgrade in this section of the forum - just above your post where it's been "stickied" to the top of the "Install and Upgrade Help" section. Just follow those instructions and you shouldn't have a problem.

Cheers

[kateydrop]

Same as flynn,

I have had no problems (touch wood) since installing the SMF 1.1 RC2, and I do like it. I have had it running since January.

[Dannii]

http://docs.simplemachines.org/index.php?topic=682.0

[sanax]

Hello and welcome to SMF,

In the menu bar you will see 'down loads' 1.1.rc2 is available somewhere in there. I am looking for it myself to upgrade from 1.0.7. Both work ok.

When you dl it then you need to FTP to your host so its available in your admin. Go to 'packages' in your admin I think it is from memory.

You will see this in packages:

Package Manager - Browse Packages
Modification Packages
   Mod Name Version   
1. SMF 1.0.7 / 1.1 RC2 Update 1.0   [ Uninstall ] [ List Files ] [ Delete ]   
Installed mods:  current version  older version 

Main Menu
[ Browse Packages ]
[ Download New Packages ]
[ View and Remove Installed Packages ]
[ Installation Options ]

So, you can actually upgrade to version to 1.1RC2 via the package manager?

[Edited] - I see I've done those installations... but the new features ain't available! Not sure why you have to upload this update?!... it doesn't change your version to 1.1 RC2

[Harzem]

You can't upgrade using package manager from 1.0.7 to 1.1 RC2. You should follow manual upgrade instructions

Package manager upgrades are for small upgrades. for example 1.0.6 > 1.0.7

[sanax]

You can't upgrade using package manager from 1.0.7 to 1.1 RC2. You should follow manual upgrade instructions

Package manager upgrades are for small upgrades. for example 1.0.6 > 1.0.7

Thanx Harz... that's what I thought!