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I am releasing the current version of P7 (the one that is in use here), for everyone to try and use. �It is not on the downloads page as it is still in beta. �However, I believe that it is stable, and ready to be released to the public. �This version includes all the current "Reputation" modifications added to it, however the administrators, as of yet, CANNOT turn this feature off (so if you don't want this feature on your forum ... use the old versions). �Also, the "reputation pack" may contain bugs. �As I said before, it uses the same code as here, so you'll get the "debug" information for reputations (it will show tot: 1.099) -- if you do not want this, don't download this version. �The change log was not included in the ZIP file, but it is below if you wish to see what has been changed since P5. �Remember that I am aiming P7 to be a "major" release, so this is just half of what I plan P7 to contain. �I have several new features I have on my list, so don't be disappointed if your feature isn't there yet. �;D �The next version may not be out until August, or even as late as December. �Without any further ado, here it is!

Download E-Blah Platinum 7 Final [Beta]

Download and Install This Patch after Upgrade!!

The change log:

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# Change Log ���������������� �Platinum #
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# This log also includes P6 fixes � � � #
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New �/ Improved Feature Changes
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1. Menu can now be customized and moved around to your liking
2. Administrators can now disable post counts on Message Display, or everywhere
3. Categories can now have descriptions
4. Passwords can now be encrypted (via Encrtyption converter)
5. Users can now hide certain categories
6. Password encryption no longer checkable in Admin/Settings (dumb user support)
7. "Avatar Enabled" extended a little
8. Various user requests added
9. Administrators can disable SIDs (also a security enhancement)
10. Removed "More Options" drop down in Board Options
11. Now the message display has the location of the member
12. Administrators can now register usernames without having to log off their screen name
13. Added "Offline" which will show what time they were last active
14. Users can now edit polls
15. Admins can now be told of new members to the forum
16. "Pages" links on Message Index to other messages now follow the "max links" rule
17. Reputation -- users can now have reputation

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Bug Fixes / Security Enhancements / Code Fixes
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1. If no .view file -- new would will now be created
2. Cookies (PW board - now temp cookies used)
3. Uploaded files with "JPG" (in filename anywhere) or equvilent would be labled as a pic
4. Fixed censor bugs -- guest names could have any word on the censor list and not be censored
5. Cleaned up backup code a little
6. Calendar would be next month (Thanks: dee)
7. Backup bug fixed
8. More things use "Comma" code now
9. Ban Group bug fixed
10. Various user bug reports fixed
11. Fixed PM Buddy List
12. Fixed URL bug when &nbsp; was added after URLs, it would mess them up
13. Tabs are now 5 whitespaces, and start and end with whitespaces (not &nbps;)
14. Release folder renammed from "Alpha"
15. Ban bug ... should be fixe
16. SIDs are a little more secure (however, disabled by default)
17. When you click "View Messages from Blocked Users" it would take you to page one
18. The board lock now works correctly (found by: mhentges)
19. Fixed notify functions for more than x ammount of boards added
20. Theme bugs fixed
21. E-mail address on profile page could be too long -- removed listing of address
22. Set width for Member Center to 950 for smaller 800x600 screens
23. Speed Improvements (Major)
24. BC -- Tables -- now do not insert <br>'s when you put \n's between
25. Fixed Smileys database from opening each time it's called (saves CPU!)
26. Fixed "Pages" bug, where they work as they do on the message index
27. Fixed bug with birthdates not linking correctly
28. Fixed portal calender bug with GMT
29. Fixed link error in WhereIs (riffplayer)
30. Major security bug --> Anyone could delete ANYONE's profile information through a small hole in the member center (Rocketdrive)
31. Fixed blank [code] tags from making a table (must have a char. between tags now)
32. "VerifyBoards" subroutine bug fix (Taza)
33. Fixed Quote with Tables from screwing up
34. Changed the copyright symbol
35. "Not Avalible" no longer shows in avatar section of Member Center view
36. More words should be able to be censored now

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Layout / Cosmetic Enhancements
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1. Calendar bug fixed
2. Changed the text for Password Encryption, and changed name from "YaBB Security Mod 1.1.1" to "Password Encryption 2.1"
3. Fixed blank <td>'s
4. Added the homepage link to the message display
5. Added month/year to Calendar weekly view

Download E-Blah Platinum 7 Final [Beta]

wow, cool justin... i'll try it :)

Oh, and this is for full installs AND upgrades.

Be sure to post bug's too. Also, there are a select few servers that this WILL NOT work on (if you want to ensure it's NOT your server, login). If it doesn't work, let me know if you'd be willing to help me send you beta tests when I get it working again. :P

- Justin

Good stuff Justin, upgrade has gone fine here :)

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�I have several new features I have on my list, so don't be disappointed if your feature isn't there yet. �;D �

this sumup the philosophy of great scholars during that course of time ...
we always search the feature isn't there yet :D

Huh? What feature ... ?

everything that isn't there yet.

you can create the super software. always there will be the thing that isn't there yet. example: the newst eblah can't tell what will be the lottery numbers of next week.

I'm thinking about one major facelift on something that will effect some people and ... if I do ... I know everone will love it. ;D

If anyone had the problem of logging in on a Windows server (or any server for that matter), this fix should fix that. �;D �This is a P7 ONLY patch.

Just replace the Routines.pl in your current Code DIR with the one in this patch. �Also, if you're running one that works with login/logout, patch yours to make sure that this will not create another bug (it shouldn't).

http://www.eblah.com/Uploads/booboofix.zip

Thanks goes to A1lostnomad for letting me borrow his Windows server durring the testing of this patch!

- Justin

One further note. I changed some code to the Reputation mod right before release, and it doesn't accuratly depict everyone's score. However, it does get it within about -5/+5 range. This has been fixed in the current version, however (not released yet).

:o amazing! now there's no need to log in at all!

As of 6/19/04, I have closed this "version". I am no longer supporting it, and recommend all using P7 to "downgrade". There may / may not be bugs in this version, and there have been several occurences of problems with the new P7. I recommend only installing this version on a TEST SITE. NOT a production level site! If you have a production site, and wish to test, PLEASE do so. It'll help. :)

I just got Plat 5 for our natl guard family readiness unit and am having probs but the one thing I cant fiund was curious if it is in 7 and that is setting the board as a private board so that unless registered you cant even get to the board. Is that in 5 or 7? I am new to this cgi stuff so maybe im just overlooking soething. I will be reading all the threads to see if questions have already been answered but i try to change the colors and they dont show up and none of my blah code buttons or smileys for messages are working. any threads or info would be appreciated as i am on a deadline because our guys on alert to be called up and i need to get this so they can contact families etc.

On A side note the board looks great and from what i have seen so far fairly easy to admin. Appreciate all your hard work

Joe

The colors are done via CSS, you'll have to edit them there (it's in the template). If you need further help, just let us know on the forums! :)

Thanks Justin any Ideads why my message format buttons wont click?

Also is there a setting to do to make the forum a private forum where only registered members can get in?

You make can make a prive forum for just registered members only.

Thanks I think I am gonna try to install this latest version as he has here before I get in too deep. I did go somewhere and check something that disabled guests from doing something but allowed them to register. Seeing how this is a way for our guys to communicate if they overseas we want to keep it private for family members only and dont want anyone else to be able to view messages or anything only registered users

It lets the users vote for other users on the forum.

Quoted from Taza, posted July 14, 2004, 8:01am at here

It lets the users vote for other users on the forum.

this is only available on 7?

Sorry forgot to mention that.
Yes it is only available on v7, and can be turned on or off in ACP if you not wish to use it on or board.

I wanna upgrade it to p7 from p5. and is it possible if i dont like it and downgrade it from p7 to p5.

thanks

Yes you could do this.. just make sure that you have a FULL back up of your site, then if you want to go back to p5, you can use the back up files.

If you downgrade ... there will be some database configurations you'll also have to "downgrade".

alrite...i am upgrading to P&. i hope i dont face any problems...:)

by the way justin, if you dont mind. can you tell me easy steps to upgrade it to p7 please..

Read the instructions and ALL documentation. ;)

:'(.........i am looking for it...LOL.......i download the link you provied and the patch in this post at the top ..both of them

Quoted from admin, posted July 27, 2004, 8:56am at here

Read the instructions and ALL documentation. �;)

where can i find them by the way?

Only download the link in this post:

http://www.eblah.com/cgi-bin/bb/Blah.pl?b=chat,m=1089683906.3293

It's the most up to date. For the rest of the documentation ... it's in the "Read First" directory.

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