Kunena 3.0.2 Released
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Kunena 3.0.2 [K 3.0.2] is now available for download as a native Joomla extension for J! 2.5 and J! 3.x. This version addresses several important issues that were discovered in K 3.0.1 and replaces that version.
This version of Kunena coincides with the simultaneous release of an updated language pack, downloaded separately, for deployment on non-English websites. The release of this version does not not coincide with the release of other Kunena Add-ons that have not been updated at this time and that may or may not be updated for this version.
In general, Kunena Add-ons designed for previous versions of K 3.x should interoperate with this version of Kunena; in general, Kunena Add-ons designed for older major versions of Kunena will not interoperate with this version of Kunena.
The summary of important changes in K 3.0.2 are:
- Fixes attachment file renaming issues
- Fixes bug in user profile that prevented use of http:// in specifying users' website URLs
- Fixes birthdays displaying incorrectly
- Fixes SSL issues with HTTP objects (Gravatars and YouTube videos)
- Register CKunenaLink class (JLoader) to allow old templates to work
- Fixes BBcode issues : size in image link and bold on center
- Change on SEO Meta Description Generators
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If K 3.0 relied on PHP 5.2 then Kunena would lose its compatibility with Joomla and, because of that, Kunena would no longer remain the most popular extension that people download from the JED . That's just stating a simple fact.
As more and more people gravitate away from J! 2.5 into J! 3.x, the requirement is now to switch the dependency to the latest versions of PHP. If webhosting providers are reluctant or unwilling to upgrade their services to meet the needs of their customers, it also follows that people will search elsewhere for webhosting providers who are more responsive to their customers' needs.
To cut a long story short, K 3.0 (and, looking into the future) needs PHP 5.3.
Kunena 3.0.1 Released
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The Kunena team wishes to advise that Kunena 3.0.1 [K 3.0.1] is now available for download as a native Joomla extension for J! 2.5 and J! 3.x. This version addresses most of the important issues that were discovered in K 3.0.0 and replaces that version.
The summary of importaht changes in K 3.0.1 are:
- General improvements to the source code and bug fixes (frontend and backend)
- Fixes avatar/attachment issues in cases where PHP open_basedir setting is in operation
- Fixes K 3.0.0 modules changing HTTP status code
- Fixes K 3.0.0 generating "too many" log entries which may occur in certain circumstances
- Fixes broken links when using JomSocial user profiles
- Allows for the creation of new topics within sections
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Kunena 3.0.0 Released
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The Kunena team is proud to announce the arrival of Kunena 3.0.0 [K 3.0.0] which is now available for download as a native Joomla extension for J! 2.5 and J! 3.x. This version addresses most of the issues that were discovered in K 2.0 and issues discovered during the development stages of K.3.0
Kunena 3.0 is a project that has been some ten months in the making. Among other things, the main design objectives for Kunena 3.0 were to remove many lingering legacy issues (caused by the requirement in older versions to maintain J! 1.5 websites) as well as to keep pace with current and emerging Joomla trends.
The key distinctions of K 3.0 are:
- Major rewrite of the K 2.0 codebase:
- Added support for J! 3.x
- Removal of old J! 1.x code
- New AJAX based installer
- Backend: Implement advanced filters
- Backend: Implement batch processing for users
- Backend: Add option in tools to clean IP addresses
- Changes to default rank titles
- Improved security
- Fixes several defects present in K 2.0.4
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Will there be a template for uddeIM 3.x? Would be cool to have the same style as in forum. Also a "back to forum" link i'd like to see.
Have a smooth week
coder4life wrote: @betteryouthanme Mirage was temporarily retired and we have decided to pursue a new template Crypsis. It was determined that the technical feasibility of Mirage was out of scope of what our current software could do due to the high configurability principles the template was built on. Mirage may or may not become a commercial template.
Thanks for the info. Too bad, i really liked it, at least what i've seen
Hopefully Crypsis will look as simple and elegant as Mirage.
Btw any preview pictures? :whistle:
thanks a lot.
Kunena 3.0.0 Release Candidate Released
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The Kunena team is pleased to announce Kunena 3.0.0 Release Candidate [K 3.0.0rc] as a native Joomla extension for J! 2.5 and J! 3.x. This version addresses most of the issues that were discovered in K 2.0.4 and the various beta releases of K 3.0.0.
Kunena 3.0 is a project that has been over nine months in the making. Among other things, the main design objectives for Kunena 3.0 were to remove many lingering legacy issues (caused by the requirement in older versions to maintain J! 1.5 websites) as well as to keep pace with current and emerging Joomla trends.
This version is considered to be the final test before the release of K 3.0.0 stable. This version is considered to be stable enough to be used on live production websites in limited usage (primarily for testing) as long as minor issues are tolerated during the time before it becomes a final release. This version may contain features that were not present in earlier versions or may omit some features that were present in earlier versions; as a candidate for release as a stable version, K 3.0.0rc represents the final feature set that will be included in K 3.0.0 stable. The Kunena team recommends installation of K 3.0.0rc on test sites that are separated from production environments.
The purpose of releasing K 3.0.0rc is to obtain assurances about the product, to use the forum to report defects, as soon as they are discovered, so that the development team can work through problems before the release of K 3.0 as a stable product. about the reliability and usability of software before producing the final stable version.
While every practical effort will be made to rememdy problems in this version, reporting defects does not mean that problems can or will be fixed. The Kunena team looks forward to hearing your feedback on how well we have achieved our design goals.
Key elements of K 3.0 are:
- Major rewrite of the K 2.0 codebase:
- Added support for J! 3.x
- Removal of old J! 1.x code
- New AJAX based installer
- Backend: Implement advanced filters
- Backend: Implement batch processing for users
- Backend: Add option in tools to clean IP addresses
- Changes to default rank titles
- Improved security
- Fixes several defects present in K 2.0.4
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deltafidesign wrote: I took a look at tecnical requirements. After I tryed to install on a server that runs Mysql 5.0.96-community and cannot install.
So, if I am not wrong, this should be the lastes mysql version available for community server. What should I do? Ask hosing to change mysql version?
You should update your MySQL version to 5.1.68-cll or newer (newer for future proofing) if your able go for MySQL 5.5.30.
And also the newer PHP versions like 5.3 or 5.4 greatly improves the speed of your site and forum.
The Kunena team is committed to achieving the best forum discussion software (that our limited resources permit) for Joomla. To this aim, the future means that new features will be implemented in line with the support offered by the community towards those new features. Of course, it goes without saying, that future versions will improve the reliability and durability of the software and, therefore, new versions will fix problems discovered in older versions.
I'm not sure how to address properly, ChaosHead, any concerns you may have better than what I have already written many times before in the forum or in articles I have posted on this site. The main thing is that Kunena is a living, breathing project that has a bright future for those who share our dream and who want to contribute to it.
K 3.0 includes a lot of improved functionality but, more importantly, it gives people a basis upon which we can extend the software into many areas that we have not yet begun to explore. I hope that this, in part, helps to give you some insight.
Most common MySQL server version at this moment are 5.1 and 5.5. While 5.0 is still somewhat supported by Oracle, it's been phasing out.
From looking MySQL version, your server is using RedHat EL5 or Centos 5, which are both old versions and I would recommend switching to the new one before they get unmaintained.
So, if I am not wrong, this should be the lastes mysql version available for community server. What should I do? Ask hosing to change mysql version?