FORUM UPGRADE: Happening tomorrow! - Postponed

[administrator]

Hey all,

Between the hours of 10 and 11 p.m. tomorrow (January 23), the forums will be upgrading to the latest version of phpBB. Things may get a little wonky around here, so I apologize in advance and ask for your patience this weekend while we sort things out.

I know we have our complaints about this BBS, but this was the first suggested solution to some of our security/support issues (as the version we're currently running is no longer supported). The new version makes my life as an admin easier, so let's give it a try and we'll see how we can upgrade from there.

Not only is security improved, but there are a number of handy features I hope you'll all enjoy, like the ability to add attachments to your posts, automatic image thumbnails, topic sorting, and more.

Here's a list of the new features:
http://www.phpbb.com/about/features/

Hope you all have a good one! Let me know if you see anything really awry.

[Shuswap Bushman]

Terrific! Should be a big step in the right direction.

[Panache]

Thanks for the heads up. Best of luck for a smooth transition!!

...add attachments to your posts, automatic image thumbnails, topic sorting, and more. ...
HURRAY!!!!

[Bernie]

Thank you Emma.
Is the appearance of the forum going to change?

[Shuswap Bushman]

There are hundreds of "skins" from which to choose Bernie. Frankly, let the users skin their own.

http://www.phpbb.com/styles/db/index.ph ... hpbb&sub=3

[Bernie]

Thank you SB.
I do find this one a little bland, could use a little perk up.

[maglets]

haven't got a clue what you guys are talking about.

hope this computer dough brain can follow the new system

oh well if not good help is close at hand even if they are expensive

mags

[Tony Wo]

Thanks Bunches Emma.

Only time will tell just how wonderful this new system will work.

Thanks again,

Tony

[BrendaP]

Here's another computer dough-brain. Change scares me!! But I'm sure I'll adjust.

Brenda

[Tony Wo]

Hi Brenda,

As with so many things in this world, change is difficult for many. Let's see how well this new thingy will work.

Personally, I'm looking forward to trying the new system.

Tony

[Shuswap Bushman]

phpBB 3.x is a heck of a lot better than the previous version. Almost usable.

[Born For The North]

Nice Job Emma!!!

We've waited a long time for news like this!!!

See...It really doesn't take too much to make us happy.

[Weathertracker]

Thanx Emma

[poorlakejoe]

computer dough brain # 3 here...... scared too.

I want some more emoticons, like BFTN. ( she said in a pouty, whiney voice).

robyn

[administrator]

Hey guys,

The change shouldn't be too massive, but we'll all be learning it together. I'll be checking it out on Sunday to get used to the new stuff so that I make a list of instructions and help out if needed.

Glad you're excited, but don't thank me until it's up and running smoothly. :0)