Wordpress 2.5.1 out now

LD · 2008-04-26, 10:05 PM

Maybe they fixed some of the little bugs...

digifan · 2008-04-27, 10:18 AM

I think so.. I am still with 2.3.3.

Preacher · 2008-04-27, 12:12 PM

I just did the update on one of my blogs yesterday or the day before. Haven't noticed any problems, but I also only posted a couple of entries.

Ms Naughty · 2008-04-27, 08:53 PM

This is good news, hopefully it will fix the bugs I've encountered.

papagmp · 2008-04-29, 01:38 AM

I've updated 5 blogs to 2.5.1. with no problem so far. Another 25 or so to go.....

walrus · 2008-04-29, 01:52 AM

I swear to some mythical creature supposed to live in the heavens above, keeping upgraded to WPs latest and greatest has become almost a full time job.

dunc · 2008-04-29, 03:57 AM

Does anyone use WPMU?

Would this make upgrading easier?

Simon · 2008-04-29, 08:13 AM

I mentioned this in the Wordpress Exploits thread that Walrus started, but I think it's worth adding here since many people I've talked with have skipped this step.

Up until now, upgrade instructions told you not to overwrite your wp-config.php file, which was good advice since that file has your database login information which the upgraded script needs. And that was fine since the wp-config.php file wasn't changed until 2.5 came along and added a new constant called SECRET_KEY which is used to introduce some 'permanent randomness' as another security measure.

If you're used to doing upgrades the usual way, you may miss this step. But this time you should open the new 'wp-config-sample.php' file and enter the config info from your old file. Now enter a 'secret phrase' that WordPress will use to scramble some things in the background for you. Save the file as wp-config.php and upload that to your server, overwriting the old one which doesn't have this new code.

HTH

papagmp · 2008-04-29, 11:58 AM

Thanks Simon - I missed that - now I get to redo all my config files

I guess it's better late than never.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon

I mentioned this in the Wordpress Exploits thread that Walrus started, but I think it's worth adding here since many people I've talked with have skipped this step.

Up until now, upgrade instructions told you not to overwrite your wp-config.php file, which was good advice since that file has your database login information which the upgraded script needs. And that was fine since the wp-config.php file wasn't changed until 2.5 came along and added a new constant called SECRET_KEY which is used to introduce some 'permanent randomness' as another security measure.

If you're used to doing upgrades the usual way, you may miss this step. But this time you should open the new 'wp-config-sample.php' file and enter the config info from your old file. Now enter a 'secret phrase' that WordPress will use to scramble some things in the background for you. Save the file as wp-config.php and upload that to your server, overwriting the old one which doesn't have this new code.

HTH

ronnie · 2008-04-29, 12:31 PM

I also just upgraded my first blog to 2.5.1. All went well. From what I can see all the plug-ins work fine, though many had upgrades, hope they are keeping up with the new wp versions.

I agree, it's like a full time job to keep up with the upgrades. Also, seems by now they would make it easier to upgrade, instead of uploading everything every time.

Thanks Simon, I missed that one too.

I've been meaning to upgrade and since my host sent out a notice about the recent exploits, thought it was past due. Host also mentioned to look out for hidden users in the admin pane users page.

I like the new dashboard, take a little getting up to, but I like the looks. Course we'll see how it goes after I start posting and editing, ect.

Gee, only like 10 more to go.

2008-04-26, 10:05 PM	#1
LD wtfwjd? Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,103	Wordpress 2.5.1 out now Maybe they fixed some of the little bugs... __________________ Artisteer Wordpress Theme Generator Create Custom Themes! My Little Network

2008-04-27, 12:12 PM	#3
Preacher There's Xanax in my thurible! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wherever they screw on my head Posts: 2,441	I just did the update on one of my blogs yesterday or the day before. Haven't noticed any problems, but I also only posted a couple of entries. __________________ NSCash * This Depraved World

2008-04-27, 08:53 PM	#4
Ms Naughty old enough to be Grandma Scrotum Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,408	This is good news, hopefully it will fix the bugs I've encountered. __________________ Promote Bright Desire

2008-04-29, 01:38 AM	#5
papagmp That'll teach you to leave your sister unattended..... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,803	I've updated 5 blogs to 2.5.1. with no problem so far. Another 25 or so to go..... __________________ Submit: OutlawFreePorn

2008-04-29, 01:52 AM	#6
walrus Oh no, I'm sweating like Roger Ebert Join Date: May 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,773	I swear to some mythical creature supposed to live in the heavens above, keeping upgraded to WPs latest and greatest has become almost a full time job. __________________ Naked Girlfriend Porn TGP free partner account

2008-04-27, 10:18 AM	#2
digifan ...and since we know an end will come it makes our living so much fun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In your dreams, baby Posts: 3,835	I think so.. I am still with 2.3.3.

2008-04-29, 03:57 AM	#7
dunc You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 658	Does anyone use WPMU? Would this make upgrading easier?

2008-04-29, 08:13 AM	#8
Simon That which does not kill us, will try, try again. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conch Republic Posts: 5,150	I mentioned this in the Wordpress Exploits thread that Walrus started, but I think it's worth adding here since many people I've talked with have skipped this step. Up until now, upgrade instructions told you not to overwrite your wp-config.php file, which was good advice since that file has your database login information which the upgraded script needs. And that was fine since the wp-config.php file wasn't changed until 2.5 came along and added a new constant called SECRET_KEY which is used to introduce some 'permanent randomness' as another security measure. If you're used to doing upgrades the usual way, you may miss this step. But this time you should open the new 'wp-config-sample.php' file and enter the config info from your old file. Now enter a 'secret phrase' that WordPress will use to scramble some things in the background for you. Save the file as wp-config.php and upload that to your server, overwriting the old one which doesn't have this new code. HTH __________________ "If you're happy and you know it, think again." -- Guru Pitka

2008-04-29, 12:31 PM	#10
ronnie Wheither you think you can or you think you can't, Your right. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: midwest Posts: 2,274	I also just upgraded my first blog to 2.5.1. All went well. From what I can see all the plug-ins work fine, though many had upgrades, hope they are keeping up with the new wp versions. I agree, it's like a full time job to keep up with the upgrades. Also, seems by now they would make it easier to upgrade, instead of uploading everything every time. Thanks Simon, I missed that one too. I've been meaning to upgrade and since my host sent out a notice about the recent exploits, thought it was past due. Host also mentioned to look out for hidden users in the admin pane users page. I like the new dashboard, take a little getting up to, but I like the looks. Course we'll see how it goes after I start posting and editing, ect. Gee, only like 10 more to go.