Steven P. Administrators Posted June 13, 2013 Administrators Share Posted June 13, 2013 So we're going to upgrade the forums this coming Sunday. The upgrade will take place during the Amsterdam daytime hours (CET) and will likely take most of the day to complete. Of course it goes without saying that we hope it's a matter of a few hours, but every upgrade so far has caused days of downtime after the effect. So if we need all day to be sure it's done right, that is what it will take. Timan has ported the current "Pegasus" theme to Invision Power Board 3.4.5, so for many there won't be a very noticeable change except of course for a few more new options, and complete IE10 compatibility :D Noticeable changes to come are an overhaul of the warning system, we can now give standard reasons for warnings, although the note to the offender will always remain custom to the infraction. Members will also be required to "acknowledge" any warnings before they can post again. This helps our moderating team against members "going off on one" in multiple topics. And finally there is an archive option built into IPB now. So we will be able to archive topics that haven't been replied to for a year (this may change to a shorter period) this will definitely speed up the forums and SQL database, more info on that when the upgrade is completed. When the upgrade starts on Sunday I will also post a notice on the front page, and try to keep everyone updated on our progress. Answers to FAQ Yes, Everything will be preserved (with exception to Blogs). There will be no Darkside theme initially, we are going to be updating the whole site with a new theme, a new Darkside will return.Maybe try f.lux? We don't know how long the upgrade will take, or when the new themes will be completed (yet). As pointed out months ago, Blogs are being discontinued for subscribers. They will not be accessible after the upgrade. The default Pegasus theme is completed and will be used initially, it will be the only available theme. Yes, we will be using the "Solved" feature for all tech related forums. If you have any questions related to the upgrade, I'll do my best to answer your questions either in this post or as a reply. LimeMaster, Yusuf M., Charisma and 9 others 12 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
articuno1au Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Working on Amsterdam time.. Explains a lot :p Looking forward to the update :) InB4Hate for lack of dark themes >.> Chasethebase 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595756268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted June 13, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted June 13, 2013 Added a link to f.lux does the job for me in the evening hours ;) Charisma 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595756272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick H. Supervisor Posted June 13, 2013 Supervisor Share Posted June 13, 2013 On a Sunday? You heartless sods, what am I supposed to do that day? :p EDIT: Strike that, I remembered IRC and the Kerbal Space Program...I think I'll survive. matt4444 and b10h4z4rd 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595756276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiB3R Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Added a link to f.lux does the job for me in the evening hours ;) Interesting, might take a look at that. matt4444 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595756278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
articuno1au Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 On a Sunday? You heartless sods, what am I supposed to do that day? :p EDIT: Strike that, I remembered IRC and the Kerbal Space Program...I think I'll survive. Line up all the content for your inevitable spamming contributions to the random picture thread.. ;) EDIT:: Nice ninja edit there buddy.. >.> Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595756280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
4CxbqFxVnstmA Veteran Posted June 13, 2013 Veteran Share Posted June 13, 2013 All the best with the upgrade! Thanks for the heads up about f.lux -- installing it now! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595756300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis Veteran Posted June 13, 2013 Veteran Share Posted June 13, 2013 Yes, we will be using the "Solved" feature for all tech related forums. Woohoo lol hope it all goes well :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595756326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted June 13, 2013 Subscriber² Share Posted June 13, 2013 Good luck with the upgrade. Neowin IRC will be the place to be to follow the upgrade progress - see https://www.neowin.net/irc for details. Yusuf M. and Charisma 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595756330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 any sneak previews? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595756420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timan Veteran Posted June 13, 2013 Veteran Share Posted June 13, 2013 any sneak previews? https://www.neowin.net/forum/ :p its pretty much the same thing. The other "design" coming later. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595756730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 New themes...some new solved thing..downtime..I don't like the sound of this :( Hum 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595756750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted June 13, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted June 13, 2013 New themes...some new solved thing..downtime..I don't like the sound of this :( We held out as long as we could, but now Neowin forums isn't even compatible with IE10. There's no dodging it.. unless we made the new theme on 3.2 which would be rather silly. lukeslife 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595756824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charisma Veteran Posted June 13, 2013 Veteran Share Posted June 13, 2013 We held out as long as we could, but now Neowin forums isn't even compatible with IE10. There's no dodging it.. unless we made the new theme on 3.2 which would be rather silly. the solution is simple, use Firefox or Chrome >.> JK. Good luck with the upgrade, and thanks for keeping on top of things and making Neowin stay relevant and up with the times while still hanging onto its originality and custom features :D Three cheers for the Neowin devs! Marshall, Yusuf M., Elliot B. and 5 others 8 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595757098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dot Matrix Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Finally. Looking forward to the IE10 compatibility. Atomic Wanderer Chicken 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595757112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H. Veteran Posted June 13, 2013 Veteran Share Posted June 13, 2013 Should be almost done by the time I wake up then! Thanks for the update! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595757120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 compatible with IE10.. You had me at IE10 :p ....IE4Life yo. Raa and mikesingh 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595757122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Cool -- a day off for Hum :p Growled, lukeslife and Osiris 3 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595757124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis Veteran Posted June 13, 2013 Veteran Share Posted June 13, 2013 Cool -- a day off for Hum :p NEVER!!! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595757162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannes Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Good luck with the update and thanks for f.lux. I'm really curious whether this little app will make a difference. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595757324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted June 13, 2013 Member Share Posted June 13, 2013 I don't know if I can go a whole day without Neowin. Good luck with the update. Charisma and +Raze 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595757746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charisma Veteran Posted June 13, 2013 Veteran Share Posted June 13, 2013 Good luck with the update and thanks for f.lux. I'm really curious whether this little app will make a difference. :) It does. :D I can't go without it now! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595757912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastmc Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 complete IE10 compatibility :D Thank you :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595757922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceelf Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 the solution is simple, use Firefox or Chrome >.> They can't really dictate what their users use (well they could, but it'd be a bit strange considering they still support the other IEs.) and IE11 preview is about out, so solving IE10 compatibility issues will probably help there too. (Yeah, I know you were joking, but anyway :) If IE11 doesn't crash my box half the time flash is running I'm all over it.) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595757926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timan Veteran Posted June 13, 2013 Veteran Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) Color styles and the current mobile ver will be gone (I might be able to tweak the default ip.mobile skin again tho in time). Just the color styles are gone, just ported mobile. test test test test Edited June 13, 2013 by Timan Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1158598-forum-upgrade-to-345-on-sunday-june-16th-all-day-cet/#findComment-595757940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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