IPB3 Beta 5 out!

[thedudeman]

We are pleased to announce Invision Power Board 3.0.0 Beta 5 is now available. Additionally, the following development releases are available in your client area to test:

* IP.Blog 2.0.0 Beta 3
* IP.Downloads 2.0.0 Beta 3
* IP.Gallery 3.0.0 Beta 3


The fifth beta release of IP.Board 3.0.0 is now available for download to those with current, active licenses to IP.Board. This fifth beta is only available to active license holders.

This is the fifth beta release so please take a moment and read this entire announcement before downloading.

* As this is a beta release there will be bugs and issues with the software. Please report any issues using our bug tracker. Before reporting please first quickly check to see if anyone has already reported your issue.
* This beta is encoded using IonCube. Beta releases are encoded so we can better control the release and ensure any reported problems are code-related and not due to modifications. Please ensure you are familiar with how to install IonCube encoded PHP software. The final version will not be encoded.
* Technical support is not available for this beta software.
* Do not use this software on a public install. Wait for the final series for your public installs.
* There may be no upgrade path between beta versions.
* You may upgrade from IP.Board 3.0.0 Beta 4, or from any pre-3.0.0 version of IP.Board all the way back to version 1.1.
* In general, only download and participate in the beta test if you are comfortable working with beta software.


System Requirements

This beta version of IP.Board 3.0.0 requires PHP 5.1.0 or greater and MySQL 4.1.22 (5.0 or greater preferred) to operate. We have included the Ioncube loaders with the download for 32 bit servers. If your server is running a 64 bit operating system, you will need to visit Ioncube directly to download the loaders.

Testing Help

Please thoroughly test the skinning system, importing, exporting, creating new skins, editing templates,


Download IP.Board 3.0.0 Beta 5

If you have an IP.Board License:

To download, log in to your client area. You will see the beta download information by clicking into your license purchase. As stated above, technical support is not available so please only download if you are comfortable beta-testing software.

If you have IPS Hosting:

Shared hosting customers can download by clicking into their hosting package. Forum hosting customers can also download but will not be able to install in their hosting account as Forum Hosting packages are limited to one install. Feel free to use another hosting account for this.

http://forums.invisionpower.com/topic/2 ... -released/

-D- I'm gonna go download my copy and practice upgrading a backup copy of my main site's database again. Beta 5 looks great, can't wait to try it out. Anyone else here tried it?

 

[Subz]

what features is it going to have?

My vb licence s due for renewal in september so i may move to ipb (i'm not sure yet)

 

[thedudeman]

I would highly suggest doing so, as I love my IPB. Some cool features of IPB3 is an easy applications system, personal conversations instead of private messages, a built-in rep system, Facebook connect, a very cool and streamlined new interface, a redone profile system (with features like being to update status), a new template system, and more. Those are just some of them, there are more new features.

 

[Jasonp]

I love IPB too , in my opinion its way better than VB admin CP is much simpler and easy to navigate round without loads of dropdown menus like in VB.
also skins wise you cant beat IPB 🙂

 

[Subz]

doesn't the licence have to renewed every year tho?

 

[thedudeman]

Well, you can choose to renew every 6 months, but that is not required to use the software. You only need to renew if you want supports and upgrades. (although critical security updates are provided free) And JasonP is right, the ACP is unbeatable.

 

[Subz]

Is the acp anything like ipb free?

 

[thedudeman]

It's completely updated with tabs, more options, etc. The ACP is really a pleasure to use.

 

[Rich Edmonds]

If you look at the subscription services, IPB is more for your money and you know that they are actively developing new features and system functions, whereas vB just mimics IPB. I have had my IPB license since 2006 and have never had any problems, support is also second to none.

 

[Tolken]

I'll probably buy it once i get some money for the new software.