Author:Chris ( Admin ) Date: 16/08/2010, 9:41 am Status: Offline
A small error has been found in Mi-Dia Blog 1.1.0 Release pertaining to the links block. The problem caused the links block to not be able to be hidden. This has been updated in the current download. For anyone wishing to patch it themselves then please complete the following
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Open ./includes/menu.php
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FIND $linksql = mysql_query
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BEFORE ADD
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if ( confdata(blocklinks) == '0' ){
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FIND block('Links',''.$llinks.'');}
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AFTER ADD
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}
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As you can see its only a small update and can be patched within moments.
We have made a small change to the homepage as part of routine maintanence and development. We have decided to add a small panel for release related posts. This panel will only display the actual release topics and will cover all scripts that we release.
We have also shifted the news panel down a row and enabled full expansion. This may be modified at a later date to contain more information about the entry, such as author and date. View Full Entry Category: News Comments:0Tags:Update
The changes continue with some of the site rebuilt again. This time we have used the Page's system to make up for some of the navigation page's and have reintroduced Mod Database, Template Database and Download to the website. These feature's can now be used as they were before.
This is a minor update regarding the current release of Mi-Dia Blog. We have made several file changes to boost performance and cover a minor technical detail.
Logging in and tag searching This was a join issue between browser's and some web hosts, which prevented the function used in logging in and searching. We have rectified this issue by replacing the code.
Performance Files have been tidied up and lightened to make execution time quicker.
Simply replace all files except config.php on your host with these files for the upgrade from 1.0.8 to this tuned 1.0.8. View Full Entry Category: Release Comments:0Tags:1.0.8 Update Release
Mi-Dia website is currently testing 2 new options which will be added to the 1.0.8 release. These options will be fully configurable by the respective blog administrator.
1) IP Lock
When this feature is enabled, it will only allow 1 account to register from each IP address. This was currently the default in versions 1.0.0 to 1.0.7 . We feel this feature would be important and is being tested on this website. We have set it to disabled allowing multiple accounts to register from 1 IP address. For example, you and your family can join having seperate accounts on the same computer.
2) Show Password
In versions 1.0.0 to 1.0.7, the registration system ONLY sent the password to your email address, so that you needed a valid email address to find your password. Some sites opperate less strictly and to make it easier we have added the option of the registration page showing your password on screen along side sending a confirmation email. The administrator can choose if the password is show on the page or not.
The two above features will amount to 2 seperate, and simple options in the settings page of the Staff Panel.
Here on Mi-Dia we are using the following options
- Allow unlimited accounts per IP
- Show password on page when registered
To keep Mi-Dia as open as possible, we have uploaded the legacy files including BETA's to GoogleCode, allowing anyone to download, use and modify the past code along with the present.
Please be aware that any legacy version ( Not Latest Version ) will not be fully secure due to not having patches added. It is advisory that no one use these in a live enviroment.
Also note that downloads marked with Discontinued will not receive support as the code is outdated or largely different to later versions. View Full Entry Category: News Comments:0Tags:Update GoogleCode Downloads
The upgrade is complete but this website still needs to have its custom chances re added and this will be done within the next few days. Sorry for any inconvenience. View Full Entry Category: News Comments:0Tags:Update
Tiny Update to 1.0.6
Author:Chris ( Admin ) Date: 25/03/2010, 9:06 am Status: Offline
A fellow web master contacted me after when his install of the latest version failed, coming up with a blank screen although the blog had been fully installed.
As it turned out he fulled out the configuration page in the installer incorrectly which resulted in the blank page.
Note that for an url such as http://www.none.com/blog/ the configuration needs to be filled out as
URL: http://www.none.com
Path: blog
To resolve this issue, the release has been updated with an error message informing the user of when this issue has happened. Also giving people the option to email the admin.
Although the changes on the user end are minmal, between the origional beta of 1.0.6 which this site was running on, and the final release of 1.0.6, many core changes have been made. As part of planned maintanence, this website intended to always be using either the latest version of Mi-Dia Blog, Next BETA or Customised Installation.
Some of the changes brought in this update are
- Additional Security
- Staff Panel Updates
- Session Management Changes
- Core File Incude Changes View Full Entry Category: News Comments:0Tags:1.0.6 Update Maintanence
As Mi-Dia.co.uk is currently running a customised version of 1.0.6.BETA, it is actually a few steps behind the newly released 1.0.6.
Due to this, a customised install of Mi-Dia blog has been set up and the following is scheduled to happen in the downtime.
1) Delete Current Website and Replace with 1.0.6 Release based website
2) Delete Current Database and Replace with Modified Database ( No Data loss will happen )
As part of the home page face lift, we have done just this. By adding a mini header banner to the index page, we have presented some simple but nice art which is displayed on all pages. Hope you like, feel free to let us know your comments. View Full Entry Category: News Comments:0Tags:Art Home Update
In attempt to make all the relavent information available to new users, the homepage needs to be re designed making it easier to find what the user wants. As part of this face lift, the homepage will undergo several changes in the following weeks. View Full Entry Category: News Comments:0Tags:Update Blog Home
By starting a fresh, lots of information has been removed and many different structures. To combat this, Mi-Dia Blog will be undergoing a "Rebuild" process, where information is added back in the new format.
This includes of making use of the new Page System and adding a new download system for accessing files, so if you have any problems around and about the site, check back soon as your problems will be resolved. View Full Entry Category: News Comments:0Tags:Construction Site Update
