Feb 9

Joomla 2.5.1 in now available and this is a security release. Joomla 1.7.5 has been released too, but you’d better switch to Joomla 2.5.1 because very soon Joomla 1.7 will end reach of life.

As for Joomla 2.5.1, a few security issues and many tracker issues have been fixed to make it more perfect than the previous version of Joomla. Also, thanks to detailed instructions, it is really easy to update your Joomla site to Joomla 2.5.1 now. However, it is very important to backup your site before the upgrade.

Although, Joomla 2.5.1 is a security release, it may happen so that there are still some issues to be fixed in it and you find any, be sure to report it on the Joomla! CMS Issue Tracker.

Those who are new to Joomla are also invited to test Joomla 2.5.1 and see what it’s like. Thousands of people enjoy Joomla already; perhaps it’s exactly what you also need for your website.

Jan 25

Yesterday the Joomla project announced the availability of Joomla 2.5.0. This is a security release. So you should have no worries when you upgrade your Joomla site.

Actually, Joomla 2.5 is another milestone in the development of the Joomla CMS and it is marked by dramatical changes. For instance, it’s for the first time that the Joomla CMS includes multi-database support with the addition of Microsoft SQL Server. Other versions of Joomla that were released before were only compatible with MySQL databases. Also, when logged into the control panel Joomla users will be notified each time a new release of Joomla or a new Joomla extension is available. For a detailed list of features that will come with Joomla 2.5, please read the following article

If for some reasons you are unable to update to version 2.5.0, feel free to download Joomla 1.7.4, but please rememeber that Joomla 1.7 will not be supported after February 24th, 2012.

All who are using Joomla as a platform for their websites are welcome to upgrade to Joomla 2.5.0 or Joomla 1.7.4 depending on their needs, because the power and security of Joomla increase with each new release.

Jan 20

Joomla 2.5 RC 1 is available now. It’s the latest release of Joomla yet, but it is meant for testing purposes only and it is not recommended for live Joomla sites. As for a security release of the Joomla CMS, it is expected on the 24th of January 2012.

We are sharing the news about the availability of Joomla 2.5 RC 1 so that users could test it and report all bugs to developers who will get the bugs fixed before the security release is launched. Also, once you download Joomla 2.5 RC 1 you can see what it’s like to upgrade your sites from Joomla 1.7 to Joomla 2.5.0.

Enjoy testing the latest version of Joomla because Joomla 1.5 and Joomla 1.7 will not be supported in a few months, and the sooner you learn how to use Joomla 2.5.0 the better :-)

Jan 4

A few weeks ago Joomla 2.5 Beta1 was released and you are welcome to try it out, but please remember that this is not a security release and it is not suitable for live Joomla websites.

Joomla 2.5 Beta1 is meant for testing purposes only! Also it allows Joomla users to see how to upgrade from version 1.7 to 2.5.0.

Very soon the final release of Joomla 2.5.0 will be available and everyone will be encouraged to switch to this version because Joomla 1.7 will not be supported after the 10th of February 2012. Then, in a few months Joomla 1.5 will be closed too.

So, it’s reasonable to download Joomla 2.5 Beta1 and know what the upcoming version of Joomla will be about.

Dec 9

Congratulations to the Joomla Project for winning the Packt Open Source CMS Award this November. We believe this win should be shared between those who developed Joomla, those who update it with new features and those who use Joomla every day.

“The Open Source Awards is a contest that aims to encourage, support, recognize and reward Open Source projects. Formerly the Open Source CMS Award, the contest has been running since 2006 and is regarded as one of the most established platforms for recognizing excellence amongst Open Source Software. Prize money given out since 2006 tops $100,000.”

This year the public and the judges had to choose winners in the following categories: Open Source CMS, Open Source Mobile Toolkits and Libraries, Most Promising Open Source Project, Open Source Business Applications, Open Source JavaScript Libraries and Open Source Multimedia Software. So, Joomla was announced the winner in the Open Source CMS category and we believe it is a well-deserved recognition for the most trusted content managegent system that powers millions of websites all over the net.

It’s the third time Joomla wins the Packt Open Source CMS Award and this proves that the reward is not accidental, but a result of continuous improvements being made by the Joomla team and Joomla enthusiasts.

Nov 24

A few days ago the Joomla Project announced the availability of Joomla! 1.5.25 and Joomla 1.7.3. Each of the two releases is a security one so feel free to download the version you need.

Whether you have used the Joomla CMS before or not, whether you want to upgrade your existing Joomla website or you would like to start a completely new website, we recommend visiting the official website of the Joomla CMS to find the instructions you should follow. So it is really easy to enjoy all the new features that became possible with the release of Joomla! 1.5.25 and Joomla 1.7.3.

If you are using Joomla and you have found any bug, please report it as soon as possible on the CMS Issue Tracker. This will help developers eliminate all the problems you have to make your experience with the Joomla content management system even more enjoyable and efficient.

Oct 21

A few days ago the Joomla Project announced the launch of Joomla! 1.5.24 and Joomla 1.7.2. Both are security releases so Joomla users may now move their sites to a higher level of functionality, usability and efficiency.

Comparing to previous releases the Joomla CMS was not dramatically changed with the availability of Joomla! 1.5.24 and Joomla 1.7.2, but nevertheless a few issues have been fixed to make your experience with Joomla more pleasant and rewarding.

Please visit the official Joomla website for the installation guidelines and the tips on how to migrate from older versions of Joomla to the newest ones.

We believe you will enjoy working with Joomla! 1.5.24 and Joomla 1.7.2, and if you find any bug, please report it on the CMS Issue Tracker.

Oct 4

Last week the Joomla Project launched the Joomla 1.7.1 and you are free to download it at no cost from Joomla.org. Although, the Joomla 1.7.1 is a security release you are highly recommended to backup your site before upgrading.

Once you visit the official Joomla website you’ll find quick tips on how to download the latest version of the Joomla CMS and how to switch from Joomla 1.5x to Joomla 1.7.1.

Also, you’ll get information covering the new features which distinguish this release from the previous ones and the issues which have been solved and will never bother you again. And if there is a new bug that has not been fixed, then please report it on the CMS Issue Tracker.

More details about the Joomla 1.7.1 and its features is available in this article.

Aug 16

As you may know from our recent articles Joomla 1.6 will reach the end of its life soon. So, all Joomla users whose websites and blogs are powered by Joomla (Version 1.6) must upgrade to 1.7.0. Ideally the update process should take place before August 19th, 2011.

It’s really essential for anyone to switch to Joomla 1.7.0, or else your Joomla site may be hacked due to the vulnerability of Joomla 1.6 and no one can fix it for you. To avoid this situation you should follow some simple steps and upgrade your site to Joomla 1.7.0. However, before doing this please perform a backup because without a good backup you may need to rebuild the site from scratch.

Please visit Joomla.org to learn why it is so important to update your Joomla 1.6 site to Joomla 1.7 and how to do it in the most effective and easy way.

But you must act fast, because Joomla 1.6 will not be supported after August 19th, 2011 and you’d better take care about the security of your Joomla site now.

Aug 4

Now you can download Joomla 1.6.6. This is a security release and it’s meant for those users who can’t use Joomla 1.7.0. However, you should know that Joomla 1.6.6 will not be in use after 19 August 2011, so you will have upgrade to Joomla 1.7.0 before this date.

Actually, you can either upgrade from Joomla! 1.5.x to Joomla 1.6.6 or you can upgrade to Joomla 1.7.0, but the most important is that you switch to Joomla 1.7.0 before August 19, 2011.

For detailed instructions on upgrading your Joomla site please visit Joomla.org.

Also, if you find any bug in Joomla, please report it on the Joomla bug tracker.

And the last thing to be mentioned here: be sure to backup your Joomla site before upgrading.

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