View Full Version : vBulletin 3.6.6
Paul M
05-09-2007, 06:31 PM
Preview versions of 3.6.6 have been running on a number of forums for the last few weeks as well as vbulletin.com - and Jelsoft have announced today that all being well, it will be officially released this Friday May 11th.
More details of this and the status of other projects can be found here (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=229238).
vbulletin.org will be upgrading to version 3.6.6 as soon as we have the time after the official release.
HMBeaty
05-09-2007, 06:53 PM
Awesome, thanks for the update Paul
firstrebel
05-09-2007, 07:01 PM
There goes my lazy weekend.
Bob
Shazz
05-09-2007, 07:32 PM
Thanx for the heads up in advance for the new vB
I hate surprises :)
nexialys
05-09-2007, 07:37 PM
There goes my lazy weekend.
Bob
IDEM... damn, i was supposed to take a relaxing weekend after this harrassing week...
looks like i have a ton of websites to upgrade now... will go to be now and awake when the release is public...
MrPHD
05-09-2007, 07:44 PM
thanks once again, up and running of Vbulletin software.
bitdefuser
05-09-2007, 09:02 PM
Thanks for the heads-up. :)
JamieLee2k
05-09-2007, 09:36 PM
So has the new version got a blog system? if so where can we see this in action?
nexialys
05-09-2007, 09:40 PM
you did not read the announcement, seriously...
Billspaintball
05-09-2007, 10:55 PM
Anyone know where the new hook locations are?
Shazz
05-09-2007, 11:00 PM
So has the new version got a blog system? if so where can we see this in action?
This is a short update to let you know the state of play with some ongoing vBulletin projects.
vBulletin 3.6.6
The code of vBulletin 3.6.6 has been running on this forum for some time now and with the exception of a few minor bugs that are still in the process of being ironed out, it's ready to release.
Therefore, barring unforseen circumstances, vBulletin 3.6.6 will be released this Friday, May 11th 2007.
Version 3.6.6 contains all the bug fixes that were ommitted from 3.6.5 and includes several changes and improvements, most notably full support for the upcoming Project Tools and Blog products and several new hook locations. We will include more information about the changes in the release announcement on Friday. This will be a fairly major upgrade with several database alterations, so ensure that your backups are up-to-date before upgrading.
vBulletin Project Tools
The new vBulletin Project Tools system has been running here on vBulletin.com for several weeks now and has proved to be a big improvement over the previous bug tracker. Development on the system is all but completed now and following the release of vBulletin 3.6.6 it will be time to commence the private beta stage. This will happen early next week.
If you would like to be considered for the private beta program, time is running out, as the application system will be closed when vBulletin 3.6.6 is released to the public on Friday.
To those who have already applied to be included in the private beta - thank you. We will be contacting those we have selected to test the code for us shortly. Once again, if you are not selected to be a beta tester, please do not be offended - it's nothing personal, we simply have a specific set of conditions we need to test and your board may not fit the bill.
vBulletin Blog
Development on the vBulletin Blog product is going well. The blogging aspect of the system is 90% complete at this stage and our focus has now switched to the social networking component.
For those asking about release dates, without being too specific I can say that the blog is on schedule to be at least in the beta stage before the end of Q2 2007.
We hope to be able to bring you some more information and some blog screenshots in the next few weeks.
Explains it :)
DieselMinded
05-09-2007, 11:23 PM
Ive never upgraded I bought the 3.6.5 New and installed it is this going to be a major PITA for me to upgrade to ?
TIA
DM
HMBeaty
05-09-2007, 11:26 PM
Ive never upgraded I bought the 3.6.5 New and installed it is this going to be a major PITA for me to upgrade to ?
TIA
DM
It's always recommended that you upgrade to the newest version. However, it's not required to do. I prefer to stay up-to-date with vBulletin.
DieselMinded
05-09-2007, 11:29 PM
Im planning to :) Just Hope it comes with good Instructions ;)
HMBeaty
05-09-2007, 11:32 PM
Im planning to :) Just Hope it comes with good Instructions ;)
It's really easy. All you do is upload all the files (except for install/install.php), replacing the old ones and upgrade basically the same way you installed.
DieselMinded
05-09-2007, 11:34 PM
Cool ! Thanks For All your help Tonight !!!!!
MThornback
05-09-2007, 11:54 PM
Well complaining got us the blogs rough eta...I can deal with waiting for it :D
Thanks Paul :cool:
Distance
05-10-2007, 06:35 AM
Thanks for the notice :)
Paul M
05-10-2007, 06:41 AM
Anyone know where the new hook locations are?
Yes ...... :cool:
Distance
05-10-2007, 09:24 AM
I think there should be an official release date shown on vBulletin.com aswel as in your admincp for all new releases
Why?
vB is not just used fpersonal forums, many businesses also use it and it would be a good idea to give them a weeks notice of when its going to be released so they can post an announcement to there customers etc..
Thanks for the blog ETA Paul - I realise it's not set in stone or anything like that, but it's very helpful just to know what you'd like to aim for.
I've never upgraded vBulletin before and have a number of hacks - am I right in thinking the hacks can't be guaranteed to work with the upgrade? If so, I'm wondering if the safe option is to wait for required hacks to appear for the upgrade before I go full steam ahead - is this a sensible approach?
wengi
05-10-2007, 08:20 PM
Awesome, thanks for the update Paul :) :D
DieselMinded
05-10-2007, 09:05 PM
Thanks for the blog ETA Paul - I realise it's not set in stone or anything like that, but it's very helpful just to know what you'd like to aim for.
I've never upgraded vBulletin before and have a number of hacks - am I right in thinking the hacks can't be guaranteed to work with the upgrade? If so, I'm wondering if the safe option is to wait for required hacks to appear for the upgrade before I go full steam ahead - is this a sensible approach?
I have the same question > Will the Mods for 3.6.5 work on 3.6.6 ?
HMBeaty
05-10-2007, 09:18 PM
I have the same question > Will the Mods for 3.6.5 work on 3.6.6 ?
I'm wondering that same thing. More than likely they will though. It all depends on how many template/php changes there was made
Shazz
05-10-2007, 09:21 PM
I have the same question > Will the Mods for 3.6.5 work on 3.6.6 ?
From reading there description of the 3.6.6
99% most likely will
ReQueM
05-11-2007, 12:36 AM
Cool!
I'm can't wait :p
Shazz
05-11-2007, 12:39 AM
/me prays for no template reverts
Danat
05-11-2007, 12:56 AM
i dunno what to say , but i am so sure that this version will be rocking/shocking for everyone
and to be honest i am sleepless , coz i am just waiting coz i wish to be 1 of the first people to have it installed before the rest of the whole sites :)
its friday 6:00 am here in emirates , and i will wait the whole day , just to have it installed in the same day
keep it up guys
Paul M
05-11-2007, 01:07 AM
I have the same question > Will the Mods for 3.6.5 work on 3.6.6 ?I can't think of any reason why not. The odd one may need a tweak.
i dunno what to say , but i am so sure that this version will be rocking/shocking for everyone
and to be honest i am sleepless , coz i am just waiting coz i wish to be 1 of the first people to have it installed before the rest of the whole sites :)
its friday 6:00 am here in emirates , and i will wait the whole day , just to have it installed in the same day
keep it up guysIt's only 3am in the uk, if it does get released today you can bet it'll be another 8+ hours yet.
Danat
05-11-2007, 01:29 AM
It's only 3am in the uk, if it does get released today you can bet it'll be another 8+ hours yet.
i'll keep on waiting , i am TOTALLY excited !
i delayed the openning of my other board since i saw the adv about this version , i am so sure it's worth it big time
best regards dear Paul :)
Aside from the project tools working on it, I haven't noticed anything different about 3.6.6.
As it's just a minor release I don't actually *expect* it to be any different.
DieselMinded
05-11-2007, 01:38 AM
How long does VBulletin Go before upgrades like this on average?
UncoderMom
05-11-2007, 01:39 AM
* Shazz prays for no template reverts
Uncodermom prays with Shazz! :D
Shazz
05-11-2007, 01:47 AM
How long does VBulletin Go before upgrades like this on average?
You never can tell...
HMBeaty
05-11-2007, 01:52 AM
You never can tell...
Unless you check the dates on the release threads over at vbulletin.com ;)
Shazz
05-11-2007, 02:23 AM
Unless you check the dates on the release threads over at vbulletin.com ;)
Ususally a week before or so :erm:
Danat
05-11-2007, 08:52 AM
we're still waiting :D
it might be released in any minute
Distance
05-11-2007, 09:30 AM
Lol it might..
I thought this was meant to be quite a big release?
Its certainly been a long time since the previous release (3.6.4) (3.6.4 because 3.6.5 was because of an exploit.
Danat
05-11-2007, 11:01 AM
Lol it might..
I thought this was meant to be quite a big release?
Its certainly been a long time since the previous release (3.6.4) (3.6.4 because 3.6.5 was because of an exploit.
we're still waiting , believe me i am so optimistic and so excited for this new version :)
i read what they've wrote about it, and i believe its gonna be one of a kind ;)
Dismounted
05-11-2007, 11:14 AM
We've got to wait until UK working hours :).
Distance
05-11-2007, 11:20 AM
I would call 1.20pm UK working hours buddy ;)
Dismounted
05-11-2007, 11:36 AM
Released! :)
http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=229448
Paul M
05-11-2007, 11:38 AM
Aside from the project tools working on it, I haven't noticed anything different about 3.6.6.
Template hooks and new tables are at least two new things that spring to mind, plus new hooks.
Distance
05-11-2007, 11:41 AM
Woo! 3.6.6. released :D
Dismounted
05-11-2007, 11:42 AM
Argh, so many template edits....
Distance
05-11-2007, 11:44 AM
Yeah I know :(
Marco van Herwaarden
05-11-2007, 11:55 AM
Closing this thread as 3.6.6 s released now.
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