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[SirJeff]

Normally this wouldn't be such a big deal, but this time is a little different. The forum software that we use here has undergone a major upgrade, so in the interest of security, and to take advantage of all of the new features, we must upgrade to the new version.

What makes this such a big deal is that the new version of the forum software will not support Internet Explorer 6 (or earlier). If you use Internet Explorer 7 or 8, you'll be fine. Also, if you use Google Chrome or Firefox, you'll be fine. If you still use IE 6, we urge you to upgrade to IE 7 or 8, or consider using Google Chrome or Firefox.

You can download Google Chrome here, or Firefox here.

Right now I only have a rough estimate for when the upgrade will take place, but it's better that everyone be prepared now instead of waiting until the last minute. Due to some unforseen circumstances, I've had to re-evaluate the upgrade date, and have no estimated date at this time.

More details about the changes will be coming soon.

[Auntbee]

Thanks for letting us know about this. How do I know if I have the right Internet Exporer and how do I upgrade please?

Auntbee

[SirJeff]

How to upgrade IE depends on what version you have, and what version you want to upgrade to. To see what version of IE that you have, click on Help > About Internet Explorer in your browser's toolbar.

[Auntbee]

How to upgrade IE depends on what version you have, and what version you want to upgrade to. To see what version of IE that you have, click on Help > About Internet Explorer in your browser's toolbar.

Hi Jeff,
I have 7...I guess that is okay?? Thank you for answering my question...Apprecaite it!
Auntbee

[mumsboys]

Thanks for the heads up SirJeff

[Micky-d]

What new stuff will we get in this "upgrade"

[Nicki]

When I click onto Download Firefox 3.5 Do I click "Run"? or "Save" ?
and if "Save" do I save to my desktop?
Nicki

[Micky-d]

I always save and save to desktop before moving it to my "Net Downloads" folder where i store programmes downloaded from the internet

[Moonchild]

Thanks for letting us know about the upgrade. I had IE-6, and now I have IE-7. MC

[Dunggate]

I downloaded I.E. 7
I did delete think it was firefox? suggested to me in another thread but as my mouse would not scroll using ctrl and centre to make font bigger.
Having another problem hopefully will sort myself delete my cookies and reboot otherwise another thread needs be although would make mention that this was not I feel because of downloading I.E. 7 as used since and been OK.

Elaine.

[Cymraes2008]

Thanks for the advance warning.


I'm sure you'll remind us when it get closer to the time of change.

[SirJeff]

I'll be posting some of the new features soon, but right now the upgrade isn't my highest priority. Due to some unforseen circumstances, I've had to re-evaluate the upgrade date, and have no estimated date at this time.

[T¤m]

Thanks Sir Jeff, understood.
Is there a rush? We leave it in your most capable hands.

[NiteOwl]

Thank you Sir Jeff. We aren't going anywhere, we can wait.

[SirJeff]

Just to let you guys and gals know what's going on, I'm still waiting for some of the "add ons" that we use here to be updated to work on the new version. The arcade is probably the most important one that I'm waiting on. I know y'all like the games.

Here are some of the things that you can look forward to after the upgrade.

Many people have expressed a desire to be able to add or submit links to our "Helpful Links" page. So, we're listening to you. After the upgrade there will be an area where you can submit links to the programs and resources that you use, so that others can try them out. Of course to prevent spammers from taking over the links area, all submitted links will need to be approved by management before they will be visible to everyone.

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Also, due to an ongoing spam problem, we will be moving away from the "Contact Us" and "Contact Webmaster" forms. We will be implementing a "Ticket System" where you can submit "tickets" for management. With the ticket system, we can customize the categories, such as a "Website Issues" category for problems with the website, etc. With the ticket system, only you and management will be able to see the "ticket", so "sensative" issues can be dealt with through the ticket system.

The Tips Wiki will also undergo a major change. The person who developed the wiki module hasn't been seen or heard from for some time, so it's doubtful that they will be upgrading it to work with the new forum software. So, that area will be moving over to an "Article" system which will also allow us more customization, and has an overall better appearance as well as better functionality.

[Moe]

Sounds good, looking forward to it.

[madbeachdogs]

Sirjeff - Will we not ne able to get CF at all if we don't have IE7 -- or - will we just not be able to
use new features????

[SirJeff]

You'll be able to access the site, but it won't appear as it should, and some features may not work.

The problem with IE is that until recently, Microsoft didn't care about web design standards. MS didn't adhere to the protocols used in HTML and CSS. As far as I can tell, MS still doesn't care about "standard compliance", but they are making IE more compliant than it was in IE 6 and earlier versions.

The lack of complaince with established standards comes from being a monopoly. When IE was the only legitimate browser on the market, they didn't have to worry about complying with standards, because webmasters would code their sites to render correctly in IE. Now that there are alternatives, and those alternatives are gaining popularity, MS has to change the way they play the game.

[madbeachdogs]

I understand what you are saying but being noncomplyier all my life, I really must say -

This sounds very much like they are trying to make the public spend a lot of money and
maybe buy all new stuff in order to be compliant to all the new standard compliances.

And I have no KIDS to teach me this stuff. I now go uninstall IE7, for as long as I can.

Thank you so much.

[SirJeff]

It's not that they're trying to get people to spend money. Being the overwhelmingly dominant browser made Microsoft "lazy". As the standards advanced, Microsoft didn't, because everyone had to work around what Microsoft supported. Now, with Firefox and Google Chrome gaining in popularity in leaps and bounds (and both of them supporting the full standards), Microsoft has to play catch up, or fall completely off the map in the Internet browser market.

And, as for the kids, what do you need kids for when you have us? Kids are messier, and more expensive than we are.

[NiteOwl]

That's for sure Sir Jeff, especially the ones that come back home!

[CARINGPERSON]

Thanks for the update about the forum upgrade SirJeff.

[Junec]

Thanks for letting us know about this. How do I know if I have the right Internet Exporer and how do I upgrade please?

Auntbee

thanks for information Happy Holidays

[EmmaRose]

I have Windows 7

[mumsboys]

Then you should have the correct version of IE to view the forum EmmaRose