Exponent's Latest News

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:

(Update #3) Exponent, v2.0.2 was released at the end of October 2011.  Like the previous release (v2.0.1), it incorporates some fairly major changes under the hood that could 'break' some custom themes or mods.  To help prepare you for this release, here's some things to be aware of:

In keeping with a plan to release regular updates to Exponent, we introduce "Infinite Immersion" (v2.0.1) to you one (1) month after the release of the first stable version of Exponent 2.0.  In addition to fixing some nasty bugs like those corrected with the recent patch, we are still working to shed all remnants of Exponent 1.0 code. 

Fresh on the heels of the stable release of 2.0, the development  team is busily preparing to release version 2.0.1 at the end of Septermber.  In addition to those fixes already posted as an easily uploaded patch, there are additional bug fixes, feature additions, and some relatively major changes 'under-the-hood.'

In conjuction with the stable release of Exponent 2.0, an update to the older 0.9x version was made available.  You'll notice v0.99beta1 is listed as the current version for the 1.0 codeline.  Though not considered stable nor supported, it does provide many fixes and feature updates to the older established codeline. 

The initial implementation of an extension repository has been started here.  Eventually, this repository will be available inside Exponent where the items can be selected and installed without having to visit this site, downloading the extension, then uploading it.

An issue exists in the 2.0 (stable) File Manager where it will not return with the selected file/graphic when you click on the 'Use this Image' icon.

"Blistering Behemoth" has been distributed as the first stable release for Exponent CMS v2.0.  Though the development team has been 'pushing this beast at breakneck speed' to release it before the end of summer...we think you'll be pleased with all the bugs that have been fixed and the new features which have been added since 'release candidate 2' hit the streets only a few weeks ago.

The code base has been 'frozen' in preparation for the stable release of Exponent 2.0, scheduled for August 31st, 2011.  Things are proceeding smoothly as the Development team tweaks the code and fixes the last few reported bugs.