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Joomla 2.5.1 Released
Posted on February 2nd, 2012 No comments
The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 2.5.1. This is a security release. The Production Leadership Team's goal is to continue to provide regular, frequent updates to the Joomla community. Learn more about Joomla! developement at the Developer Site.
The update process is very simple, and complete instructions are available here. Note that there are now easier and better ways of updating than FTPing the files.
Download
New Installations: Click here to download Joomla 2.5.1 (Full package) »
Update Package: Click here to download Joomla 2.5.1 (Update package) »
Note: Please read the update instructions before updating.
Instructions
Want to test drive Joomla? Try the online demo or the Joomla JumpBox. Documentation is available for beginners.
Please note that you should always backup your site before upgrading.
Release Notes
Check the Joomla 2.5.1 Post-Release FAQs to see if there are important items and helpful hints discovered after the release.
Statistics for the 2.5.1 release period (24 January 2012 to 2 February 2012)
- Joomla 2.5.1 contains:
- 2 security issues fixed
- 30 tracker issues fixed
Joomla 2.5.1 uses version 11.4 of the Joomlal Platform.
Security Issues Fixed
- Low Priority - Core - Information Disclosure. More information »
- Low Priority - Core - Information Disclosure. More information »
Tracker Issues Fixed
Joomla! Bug Squad
Thanks to the Joomla Bug Squad for their dedicated efforts investigating reports, fixing problems, and applying patches to Joomla. If you find a bug in Joomla, please report it on the Joomla! CMS Issue Tracker.
Active members of the Joomla Bug Squad during this last release cycle include: A Firoozmandan, Akarawuth Tamrareang, Alain Rivest, Andrea Tarr, Andrew Eddie, Ashwin Date, Bill Richardson, Brian Teeman, Chris Davenport, Christophe Demko, Denise McLaurin, Dennis Hermacki, Elin Waring, Emerson Rocha Luiz, Francisco Marzoa, Ian MacLennan, Jacob Waisner, Jacques Rentzke, James Brice, Janich Rasmussen, Jean-Marie Simonet, Jennifer Marriott, Jeremy Wilken, Kevin Griffiths, Loyd Headrick, Mark Dexter, Matt Thomas, Michael Babker, Mutuga Kigumi, Neil McNulty, Nikolai Plath, Ofer Cohen, Prasit Gebsaap, Rachmat Wakjaer, Rob Clayburn, Roland Dalmulder, Rouven Weßling, Rune Sjøen, Samuel Moffatt, Shaun Maunder, Sudhi Seshachala, Tim Plummer, Tom Fuller, Troy Hall, Viet Hoang Vu.
Bug Squad Leadership: Mark Dexter Coordinator; Elin Waring and Marijke Stuivenberg, Team Leaders.
Joomla! Security Strike Team
A big thanks to the Joomla! Security Strike Team for their ongoing work to keep Joomla secure. Members include: Airton Torres, Alan Langford, Bill Richardson, Elin Waring, Jason Kendall, Marijke Stuivenberg, Mark Dexter, Omar Ramos, Rouven Weßling, Samuel Moffatt.
- Joomla 2.5.1 contains:
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Joomla 1.7.5 Released
Posted on February 2nd, 2012 No commentsThe Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 1.7.5. This is a security release.
Note that most users should update their sites to version 2.5.1 instead, which is now released. Version 1.7.5 is only intended for those users who for some reason are unable to update to version 2.5.1. Version 1.7 will reach end of life on 24 February 2012.
The Production Leadership Team's goal is to continue to provide regular, frequent updates to the Joomla community. Learn more about Joomla! developement at the Developer Site.
If you are upgrading your existing 1.7 site, you should be aware that the method of upgrading has changed since Joomla 1.5 so we recommend you look at the instructions.Download
Click here to download Joomla 1.7.5 (Full package) »
Click here to download Joomla 1.7.5 (Upgrade packages) »
Instructions
- New installation and technical requirements
- Upgrade from an existing Joomla 1.7 version
- Migration from Joomla! 1.5.x
Want to test drive Joomla? Try the online demo or the Joomla JumpBox. Documentation is available for beginners.
Please note that you should always backup your site before upgrading.
Release Notes
Check the Joomla 1.7.5 Post-Release FAQs to see if there are important items and helpful hints discovered after the release.
Statistics for the 1.7.5 release
- Joomla 1.7.5 contains:
- 3 security issues fixed
Security
- Low Priority - Core - Information Disclosure. More information »
- Low Priority - Core - Information Disclosure. More information »
- Low Priority - Core - Information Disclosure. More information »
Joomla! Bug Squad
Thanks to the Joomla Bug Squad for their dedicated efforts investigating reports, fixing problems, and applying patches to Joomla. If you find a bug in Joomla, please report it on the CMS Issue Tracker.
Active members of the Joomla Bug Squad during this last release cycle include: A Firoozmandan, Akarawuth Tamrareang, Alain Rivest, Andrea Tarr, Andrew Eddie, Ashwin Date, Bill Richardson, Brian Teeman, Chris Davenport, Christophe Demko, Denise McLaurin, Dennis Hermacki, Elin Waring, Emerson Rocha Luiz, Francisco Marzoa, Ian MacLennan, Jacob Waisner, Jacques Rentzke, James Brice, Janich Rasmussen, Jean-Marie Simonet, Jennifer Marriott, Jeremy Wilken, Kevin Griffiths, Loyd Headrick, Mark Dexter, Matt Thomas, Michael Babker, Mutuga Kigumi, Neil McNulty, Nikolai Plath, Ofer Cohen, Prasit Gebsaap, Rachmat Wakjaer, Rob Clayburn, Roland Dalmulder, Rouven Weßling, Rune Sjøen, Samuel Moffatt, Shaun Maunder, Sudhi Seshachala, Tim Plummer, Tom Fuller, Troy Hall, Viet Hoang Vu.
Bug Squad Leadership: Mark Dexter Coordinator; Elin Waring and Marijke Stuivenberg, Team Leaders.
Joomla! Security Strike Team
A big thanks to the Joomla! Security Strike Team for their ongoing work to keep Joomla secure. Members include: Airton Torres, Alan Langford, Bill Richardson, Elin Waring, Jason Kendall, Marijke Stuivenberg, Mark Dexter, Omar Ramos, Rouven Weßling, Samuel Moffatt.
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Joomla Community Magazine | February 2012
Posted on February 2nd, 2012 No comments
The February issue of the Joomla Community Magazine is here!Our stories:
EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION
Open Minds, by Alice Grevet
FEATURE STORIES
JAB is not Just Another Beer!, by Dianne Henning
5 Great SEO Resources: Be Your Very Own SEO Expert for Free, by Milena Mitova
The Roadmap For a Great Joomla! 3.0 UX, by Paul Orwig
LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS
Leadership Highlights from January 2012, by Alice Grevet
ADMINISTRATORS TOOLKIT
Joomla ACL: Access Levels, by Jen Kramer
THE JOOMLA! HAIKUS
Post your haikus for February, by Paul Orwig
WEBSITE CASE STUDIES
Website Case Study: FTSE Global Markets, by Dianne Henning
HELP WANTED
The Joomla! Project Wants You - February 2012, by Paul Orwig
DID YOU KNOW...?
Help! With 1.7 Out and 2.5 Just In, What Should I Do? Upgrade or Wait?, by Milena Mitova
JOOMLA! EVENTS AND USER GROUPS
JoomlaDay events: From Bangkok to Guatemala City, by Jacques Rentzke
DEVELOPERS WORKBENCH
Developing a Smart Search Plugin, by Michael Babker
Customizing an Extension's Edit Screen, by Randy Carey
BUSINESS MATTERS
Microformats – a way to display more content in the search engines, by Grigor Mihov
JOOMLA! IN THE PRESS/MEDIA
Joomla! in the Press/Media - February 2012, by Mark W. Bender
JOOMLA! BOOKS
Download the Free Joomla! 2.5 - Beginner's Guide, by Hagen Graf
In our next issue
We want to publish your Joomla! story in the next JCM issue! So take a look at our Author Resources content to get a better idea of what we are looking for, and then register to become a JCM author and submit your Joomla! story!