SMF 2.0 RC3 is out

[Watch Me Sink]

And it's more of a disappointment than ever.

Hello all,

We are pleased to announce the immediate release of SMF 2.0 RC3 to the public. This version marks the third release candidate for 2.0, including about 350 new entries in the change log, consisting mostly of bug fixes, interface tweaks and fine-tuning of the new Curve theme.

We strongly recommend all users of earlier development releases to upgrade to this release, for it contains several security fixes.

While we are confident that there are no major problems with this release, we want to remind you that it is still not to be considered stable software. We do not recommend its use in live environments and if you are not comfortable with using this release candidate, we advise you to wait until the release of the final version before using the 2.0 line.

Highlights of this release include:

* Several security-related fixes.
* Better compatibility with RTL languages.
* Added curvy headers to loads of tables throughout SMF for the best Curve experience.
* Fine-tuned conversation view in the personal messages section.
* Improved read tracking of topics; e.g. topics are now marked as read by pages, to allow easier resuming of reading.
* Several tweaks to the WYSIWYG editor; now automatically disabled on mobile devices.
* Post screens (new topic, etc) are center aligned again.
* Buttons are now aligned much more consistently throughout SMF.
* Row color alternation to most of the tables in the administrative areas.
* Redesigned profile statistics centre.
* Fixed install and upgrade script for PostgreSQL.
* Updated help section.
* Revamped SSI examples page.
* Rephrasing of several error messages.
* Improvements to the package manager's archive extraction algorithm.
* Toggling of full size versions of resized images.
* Altered styling for quotes and code blocks.


Those interested in the detailed changelog may like to download it from our download page.

Still waiting for a non-buggy package center for 2.0, and a way to apply old MODs to new themes. Well at least we know the dev team is still alive...

 

[Cosmic]

Those updates sound a bit minor. I would expect quite a bit more from SMF 2.0. Is there anything major at all being released with 2.0?

 

[Watch Me Sink]

2.0 introduced tons of new stuff, most of it came out with 2.0RC1 or 2.0RC2, but this update is small. The bugs that were fixed were mostly minor as well.

 

[el canadiano]

The main SMF 2.0 features are all user-oriented. I personally welcome the changes, since it's going to make it even easier for someone new to pick up an SMF theme and start a new forum.

 

[Josh]

They announced it the day after I installed RC2. LOL

 

[Cosmic]

2.0 introduced tons of new stuff, most of it came out with 2.0RC1 or 2.0RC2, but this update is small. The bugs that were fixed were mostly minor as well.

I see.

 

[death180]

hmm. I dont think i am going to even try it.

SMF has dissappointed me in the past. I have been meaning to try myBB but i haven't gotten around to it yet.

 

[AnAccount]

I got an email from them about this, and I'm no longer using SMF. Of course, it automatically got deleted.

 

[Jabberwocky]

I may do a test board of SMF. I've never actually heard of it.

 

[Watch Me Sink]

I may do a test board of SMF. I've never actually heard of it.

I encourage you to do so. Even if you don't like it, at least you have tired it.

 

[Fullmoon]

I am using this, waiting for 3.0 to be released before I readd the mods to my forum, but overall, I havent had any problems with SMF

 

[Admin of chatworld]

I use this for one my friends forum haha lol

 

[el canadiano]

2.0 introduced tons of new stuff, most of it came out with 2.0RC1 or 2.0RC2, but this update is small. The bugs that were fixed were mostly minor as well.

I see.

- Lang files are now simplified.
- WYSIWYG Editor
- Automatic mod links on the headers.
- New default theme.
- OpenID integration

There's also a couple of features that will put them in par with other software.