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May 19, 2007

Word Press 2.2 caveats from the Free Range Librarian

Karen Schneider, the Free Range Librarian, has intensely practical notes on how to get your Word Press 2.2 upgrade to go relatively smoothly.

Number one on her list: "If your ISP offers "one-click upgrade," STOP. Don't just press that button! Read the WordPress upgrade instructions end-to-end and then proceed with caution."

Thank you, Karen.

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Posted by D. Weinberger at May 19, 2007 12:02 PM


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You're welcome... part of the essential coolness (and added value) of open source software is not having to hide a discussion about a product behind some wall.

Posted by: K.G. Schneider | May 19, 2007 02:32 PM


I used to have issues with Dreamhost's one-click install until I created new directories for themes I tweaked.

So I may tweak someone else's theme to suit my needs, but I create a new directory in the themes folder with a name of my choosing and copy all of the files from the original theme to the tweaked theme (I sometimes even take a screenshot so it is easier to choose from the control panel). Then when the one-click updates the original theme (the one I tweaked) it ignores the theme directory I created. This has saved me some serious headaches.

That is the only challenge I have encountered with one-click upgrades and I find it sooooo much easier than following the official instructions.

Posted by: Rick Scully | May 29, 2007 04:07 PM


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