In my previous articles about PHPBB2 I shared with readers
my experience in shifting over to this type of software and
I also listed some of my favorite mods and styles. If you
already have downloaded PHPBB2 and are running it on your
computer you have a great piece of open source software at
your finger tips. As with any program you must keep it up
to date. Let’s take a look at some important things
to consider in keeping your program current.
First of all, the best thing you can do is to subscribe
to the opt-in mailing list for notification of any updates.
You must subscribe as no one will automatically tell you
your site is out of date although your administration panel
will give that information to you. To opt-in please visit
www.phpbb.com to subscribe.
Next, when updates are announced you must select between
two methods: a “changed files only” update or
a “patch” update. If you haven’t made any
extra special modifications to your program than the first
choice is what you want. Simply download the information
to your desktop, unzip the files, and follow the installation
instructions on how to update your board. If you have added
on some modifications than a “patch” update is
for you. If you select the former method you will delete
all of your modifications. Thus, only a patch update is what
you want in order to keep your modifications in place.
So, that’s it. Make sure you receive notifications
of changes as they occur and select the right update for
your board. When an update is announced, plan on installing
sooner rather than later as many updates include important
security improvements that can help to close holes in the
program.
Copyright 2005 -- Matthew Keegan is the owner of
a successful article writing, web design, and marketing business
based in North Carolina, USA. He manages several sites including
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