Exponent's Latest News

This patch attempts to fix several problems in v2.0.4:

Though lacking any 'end-of-the-world' type changes as with previous editions, 'Jumping Jupiter' still provides a load of updates and fixes to an already stable platform.  The most significant of these is the revision of the semi-automated install/upgrade process which previously could be triggered by ANY user visiting the site.  Therefore you MUST now use the entire installation URL (mysite.org/install/index.php) to start an install/upgrade.

v2.0.4 should be released before the end of January!  As with the previous release, there are no 'show-stopper' type preparations required, but there are changes none-the-less.

It's a new year and time to try new things, right?  We've updated the main ExponentCMS web site to use the latest version of Exponent (just as we did with the docs/help site a short time ago link).  Users should notice subtle differences, but the more substantial improvements will greatly aid the people who run this site.  Previously, it had been running on an almost ancient and heavily patched PR2 (pre-release 2) version.  However now we are using standard software with only a custom theme.  This should give you an idea of the power of ExponentCMS!  Happy New Year!

Just in time to put under the Christmas tree, version 2.0.3 named 'Holiday Honey' is available at your favorite outlets!  Though the holidays slowed down our release schedule, you'll find ample updates and fixes to take you into the New Year.

With little fanfare, the Exponent Help site or 'docs' site has been live since 2.0 stable was released back in August.  And as an early Christmas present, that site has been updated to the pre-release version of 2.0.3 (it had been running on an ancient patched pre-release2 version).  One of the new features is a help version selector in the header if you you need to look at documentation from a previous or even upcoming version.

Here are a couple updates to Exponent you can expect to see soon.  The first will actually make it into the v2.0.3 'Christmas present.'

You might be expecting to see the words 'major changes' and 'may break custom themes', but this shoudn't be the case for the next version, 2.0.3.  Though our release schedule is slowing down primarily due to the holidays, v2.0.3 will be a major update of sorts, but shouldn't break anything already working with a v2.0.2 installation (please see the prepping for 2;0.1 and prepping for 2.0.2 articles for details on changes required to implement those updates.)

A somewhat major upgrade hits the streets as version 2.0.2 is released with the code name of 'Ravishing Rossdale.'  Because this version implements some fairly major changes to the template engine (Smarty), we do NOT recommend you immediately upgrade production websites until after you test this version with your theme customizations and mods.  Though only minor editing should be required to correct syntax problems, many of those problems can cause the site or pages to 'break.'  You can read about these details with notes how to fix the problems by looking here.

Patch #3 is now available to fix three issues found with version 2.0.1 which affect the File Manager, Login/Logout, and Cancel button: