vBulletin 3.6.8 Released

[Marco van Herwaarden]

vBulletin 3.6.8

vBulletin 3.6.8 is a maintenance release to improve the stability of vBulletin as well as providing required compatibility for the vBulletin Blog addon. The Blog therefore will require 3.6.8 as a minimum to function.

Changed files and mandatory template changes are listed below.

We have also fixed various bugs since vBulletin 3.6.7 was released, these fixes include:

22080: Internet Explorer locks up on forumhome (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/project.php?issueid=22080)
22260: Quick Reply causes errors with PHP 5.0.5 (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/project.php?issueid=22260)
22242: Show edited by appearing incorrectly (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/project.php?issueid=22242)
22289: Email activation can lead to the wrong usergroup being selected (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/project.php?issueid=22289)
22667: Suspected file versions identifies addons incorrectly (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/project.php?issueid=22667)
22293: Support for Safari 3.0 on Windows (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/project.php?issueid=22293)
See other bugs fixed in 3.6... (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/project.php?do=issuelist&projectid=6&issuetypeid=bug&appliesversionid=g7&issuestatusid=4)
Upgrading from Previous Versions

3.6.8 is a maintenance release and we recommend that all customers upgrade to benefit from many bug fixes and stability improvements.

No patch or plugin is available to bring previous versions up to 3.6.8 without a full upgrade, as the various changes to implement all the bug fixes represent a large number of changes. To get the fixes from 3.6.8 onto your own board, you must perform a full upgrade.

Full instructions for upgrading vBulletin are available here. (http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/upgrade)

PHP and MySQL Requirements

Please note that vBulletin 3.6.x requires at least PHP 4.3.3 and MySQL 4.0.16 or later.

End of Life for PHP 4 announced

The PHP group recently announced (http://www.php.net/index.php#2007-07-13-1) that support for PHP 4 will end on December 31st, this means there will be no security updates or bug fixes for PHP 4 after this point. We seriously recommend that you consider upgrading to the latest version of PHP (5.2.3) and MySQL (5.0.45). vBulletin 3.6.8 supports both of these without any problems, though you may need to disable strict mode for MySQL, see here (http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/editconfig) on how to enable 'force_sql_mode'.

Note: We will continue to support PHP 4 in our currently released versions.

Download vBulletin 3.6.8

As usual, vBulletin 3.6.8 is available for all customers with valid, active licenses to download from the vBulletin Members' Area.

vBulletin Members Area (http://members.vbulletin.com/)

You can read the full announcement at vbulletin.com: vBulletin 3.6.8 Released (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=237919)

[Neutral Singh]

vBlogs seem to be round the corner!! gr8 news!!

[SCRIPT3R]

nice.

[Megatr0n]

So does this version feature the blog add on?

[Marco van Herwaarden]

The upcoming Blog will be a seperate product.

[Megatr0n]

I see. So any release date set for the Blog feature?

[Shazz]

Unexpected time! :o

[SCRIPT3R]

Unexpected time! :o
sooo true dude... it's like xmas, only not really! :p

[PixelFx]

oh the fun of upgrade days ... *twitches*

[Distance]

Eugh another update :(

When does vBulletin.org plan on updating?

Distance

[Yours Truly]

Eugh another update :(

When does vBulletin.org plan on updating?

Distance
As soon as time permits like always =]

[iogames]

Where are my headaches' pills? :(

[RS_Jelle]

Where are my headaches' pills? :(

Why? :p
It's an easy update without many template changes etc. Just routine ...

[puertoblack2003]

lol...got to love it , i guess another weekend special for the upgrade lots of coffee and pain killers...lol :D

good job vb :up:

[Yours]

stop yer whining I upgraded in 10 minutes tops lol

[Shazz]

stop yer whining I upgraded in 10 minutes tops lol

Same here!
(for a test site)

[Yours]

I upgraded my main one in no time flat haha

[Yours Truly]

I upgraded my main one in no time flat haha
Want a medal?

[Yours]

has to be made of chocolate

[BuRaCh]

i am doesn't upgrade:(
i am working http://www.vb-hacker.com/install/upgrade_368.php

but no open:(
white page ..

Edit.
i am make;)
ansver = www.sitename.com/install/install.php :)

[Yours]

Try re-downloading and re-upping the files

[Yours Truly]

i am doesn't upgrade:(
i am working http://www.vb-hacker.com/install/upgrade_368.php

but no open:(
white page ..

Edit.
i am make;)
ansver = www.sitename.com/install/install.php :)
www.yoursite.com/install/upgrade.php

=]

[EnIgMa1234]

Use upgrade.php @burach

[Shazz]

Thats dangerours to be re-installing /install.php again lol

[SCRIPT3R]

i am doesn't upgrade:(
i am working http://www.vb-hacker.com/install/upgrade_368.php

but no open:(
white page ..

Edit.
i am make;)
ansver = www.sitename.com/install/install.php :)

and you're releasing hacks here?!?! OMG :rolleyes: this is what i'm talking about. you have no business making such a noob mistake AND also releasing hacks here that don't work. does anyone else see a problem with this?

[GrendelKhan{TSU]

aaaahhh JUUUST upgraded to 3.6.7. figures.

ever live in FEAR of a new upgrade. lol. template edits...here I come!!!

[smacklan]

and you're releasing hacks here?!?! OMG :rolleyes: this is what i'm talking about. you have no business making such a noob mistake AND also releasing hacks here that don't work. does anyone else see a problem with this?
but he sure is popular in the BOTM nomination thread :D

[Shazz]

but he sure is popular in the BOTM nomination thread :D

he = his site lol
Im planning on renewing license soon :D

[Ev!L ErN!E]

stop yer whining I upgraded in 10 minutes tops lol
Must be a non modded board then... god I hate updating, oh well it needs to be done.... good thing the weekend is coming near.

[puertoblack2003]

Must be a non modded board then... god I hate updating, oh well it needs to be done.... good thing the weekend is coming near.

yea i hear ya... 10 mins flat WOW ..i wish i had his skillz:D

[ammoskumar]

Stupid question:( is there any step by step instruction for how to upgrade 3.6.7pl1 to 3.6.8 :) i m fresh on this and first upgrade so dont have any idea:(

[vertigo jones]

Must be a non modded board then... god I hate updating, oh well it needs to be done.... good thing the weekend is coming near.

I have a very, very modded board and had no problems. For once.

[Ev!L ErN!E]

I have a very, very modded board and had no problems. For once.
how did you upgrade?
upload everything and run the upgrade and then reinstall any mods? or did you do all the changes manually?

[vertigo jones]

how did you upgrade?
upload everything and run the upgrade and then reinstall any mods? or did you do all the changes manually?

I uploaded all the files and ran the upgrade. I tested the basics of all the mods I have and all seemed well.

However, since my style is so different, I have the luxury of generally not worrying about template changes at all since they're unlikely to affect me unless they have to do with the editor.

[projectego]

Cool. I'll get round to updating my boards this evening. Cheers! :)

[edgecutioner]

i like it! updated mine! http://wrestlesomnia.com

[SVTCobraLTD]

Will upgrading from 3.6.7 to 3.6.8 cause me to lose my hacks that I have installed?

SVT

[Shazz]

Its starting to turn into a support thread.

[BigDog56]

I just updated, no problems. All my installed mods still work.:D

[TECK]

Must be a non modded board then... god I hate updating, oh well it needs to be done.... good thing the weekend is coming near.

Or simply use Araxis Merge to do all code mods in no time. :)

[Delphiprogrammi]

looks like they flagged some bugs as "fixed" while it isn't actually fixed ....

[Shazz]

looks like they flagged some bugs as "fixed" while it isn't actually fixed ....

Report it to vbulletin.com

[SCRIPT3R]

looks like they flagged some bugs as "fixed" while it isn't actually fixed ....

it wouldn't be the first time. i still have two confirmed bugs that have been around since 3.6.5 that they won't address. they just claimed fixed (when it's not) or "not a but" which it is, or cannot reproduce, when they won't follow my steps to do it 100% on a default setup. crazy!

[dtzy]

great, I will get it upgraded.

[Kirk Y]

What's everyone think of the new Style Manager font? I think it looks pretty spiffy.

[tipoboy]

i like it, better than the plain text makes me want to do more code orientated mods lol

[inteller2k7]

It installed 123, for me, and my hacks were fine

[Paul M]

What's everyone think of the new Style Manager font? I think it looks pretty spiffy.
What new font ?

[lostgirl815]

Will upgrading from 3.6.7 to 3.6.8 cause me to lose my hacks that I have installed?

SVT

It installed 123, for me, and my hacks were fine

Anybody want to list what hacks worked ok? I'm seriously reluctant to go through this hell again.

[Paul M]

When does vBulletin.org plan on updating?
Between Aug 5th and 10th.

[nexialys]

lol, Paul, you're breaking the rule here... nobody at vb.org NEVER announced any update... lol

[Kirk Y]

What new font ?

When you're editing a template, the font has changed. I haven't looked at Plugins yet, they may well too have been changed.

[Paul M]

Erm, okay ........................... :erm:





(I think you will find I've announced most of the updates :cool:)

When you're editing a template, the font has changed. I haven't looked at Plugins yet, they may well too have been changed.
*Shrugs* - I haven't noticed any difference.

Maybe I'll look again when I return. https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/

[Kirk Y]

I'm not taking crazy pills, I swear. :p

See: http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/766/differencevt4.gif

[CMGU]

woww Blogs?
very nice good job

[Shazz]

woww Blogs?
very nice good job

demos are on vbulletin.com

[tyrionlannister]

I'll wait a week and see if a patch comes out first.

[aeturner89]

I'm not taking crazy pills, I swear. :p

See: http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/766/differencevt4.gif
Don't worry I noticed it too. At first I thought somehow I changed the font on my browser :p

[iogames]

Las night I've a nightmare... :(
that I had upgraded to 3.6.8 and the next day 3.6.9 was out!!!

Does it counts like mental anguish??? :p

[Shazz]

Las night I've a nightmare... :(
that I had upgraded to 3.6.8 and the next day 3.6.9 was out!!!

Does it counts like mental anguish??? :p

I am so sorry, that must be the worst nightmare

[El_Muerte]

I'm not taking crazy pills, I swear. :p

See: http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/766/differencevt4.gif

You're using Vista (or have Office 2007). XP (or other OS's) don't have the font called 'consolas'
But I still think lucida console is much better.
I hate the fact that they use specific font names rather than the generic font families.

[JJX]

Just done my first upgrade, was pretty painless. Took me just under half an hour, but that included reverting all the templates and manually editing them all.

What's the best way to deal with template changes? There must be a simpler way than going back through the instructions for each mod and manually editing all the updated temples.

[ammoskumar]

I need some serious help here i was upgrading the new version 3.6.7pl1 to 3.6.8 and i got this after i upload the file in my ftp. file transfered successfully and everything....after i run the upgrade script i got this error...

Your vBulletin (3.6.7) does not appear to be running the version that was downloaded (3.6.8).

This generally means your upgrade was not successful. Please ensure that you have uploaded the latest files and click here to try again.

If you are sure you wish to continue with this part of the upgrade, click here.

[Mean]

How can i upgrade that ?

[Shazz]

How can i upgrade that ?

Download 3.6.8 ZIP and read upgrade instructions

[Ohiosweetheart]

What's everyone think of the new Style Manager font? I think it looks pretty spiffy.ummmm I don't see any difference?

[Kirk Y]

According to El_Muerte, you have to either be running Vista or have Office 2007. But if you take a look at the screenshot I added in my previous post, there is certainly a difference.

[kollam003]

Installed 3.6.8 but very fast update came from 3.6.7pl..... anyway all went well and its up fine .

www.indianprofits.com

[Luky]

Why don't you fully support Opera yet? Opera is the fastest and safest browser! Yet you disabled by default WYSIWYG and some other things.

[tipoboy]

According to El_Muerte, you have to either be running Vista or have Office 2007. But if you take a look at the screenshot I added in my previous post, there is certainly a difference.
i dont have windows vista or office 2007 and i stilll see the new font!!

[Luky]

I'm not taking crazy pills, I swear. :p

See: http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/766/differencevt4.gif
Rofl, the difference is rather small, to have noticed it, you have spent alot of time on that page. Congratulations! You are now a nerd :) *Points at everyone* You will be working for us!

[Alibi]

can i use styles for 3.6.x with my new 3.6.8? they don't seem to gell right.

[El_Muerte]

i dont have windows vista or office 2007 and i stilll see the new font!!

It's possible it also came with other Microsoft products (like Visual Studio 2008 beta or something).

Anyway, you can download the font here (if you have visual studio 2005): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=22e69ae4-7e40-4807-8a86-b3d36fab68d3&displaylang=en

But be warned, consolas is a crappy font when you don't have font smoothing enabled
http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000356.html

[wizardan]

I need some serious help here i was upgrading the new version 3.6.7pl1 to 3.6.8 and i got this after i upload the file in my ftp. file transfered successfully and everything....after i run the upgrade script i got this error...

Y
Same thing happened for me.
Double check your file uploads.
I had missed one.

[Shazz]

I guess alike a PL1 sort of went in
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=153794

[SCRIPT3R]

I guess alike a PL1 sort of went in
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=153794

i'm waiting for 3.6.8 PL1 ;)

geee, we didn't expect that now did we. ;)

[MaestroX]

can i use styles for 3.6.x with my new 3.6.8? they don't seem to gell right.

Because of the mandatory template edits you must have a 3.6.8 style in order for it to work without problems. (Though a small number of skins may work without adverse effects).

[El_Muerte]

Jelsoft is starting to get sloppy :(

[Ohiosweetheart]

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..... I'm having a problem with the text editor in private messages. All of the other text editors are fine, but the PM editor is messed up when replying to or forwarding a PM. See the screenie.

Anyone have any idea what I can do?


EDIT: N/M - fixed :D

[Kirk Y]

Rofl, the difference is rather small, to have noticed it, you have spent alot of time on that page. Congratulations! You are now a nerd :) *Points at everyone* You will be working for us!

I've been using vBulletin for 2+ years, and as much time as I've spent developing modifications - it's difficult to miss. ;)

[Mean]

I runned http://www.forum.com/install/upgrade_368.php

all have okayed but in admincp this word (vBulletin 3.6.7 PL1) is still there...

[Kirk Y]

You're supposed to run upgrade.php; not upgrade_368.php.

[Mean]

Did it now but Still (vBulletin 3.6.7 PL1) is there.

I replaced these, too.

modlog.php
functions.php
vbulletin-style.xml

[iogames]

I knew it! :p

Unfortunately, as of this post, the 3.6.8 package in the members' area has been updated to provide fixes for several 3.6.8 specific issues. See below for a list of issues addressed.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=1305355#post1305355

Haven't upgraded yet, was waiting for this ;)

[ShawnV]

Still waiting on the next fix to the fix before I spend hours on end redoing custom templates.

_V

[Luky]

Jelsoft is starting to get sloppy :(
link (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=151367) <- Told you so!

[El_Muerte]

it's not because of that, I think it has more to do with the diverted attention to the projects and blog tools

[vspro]

i hav o bug
when i post media, it only have one blank in my link
so that can't play

http://www41.websamba.com/thientruongdiahai/danhquen.wma-->
http://www41.websamba.com/thientruongdiahai/danhqu en.wma

[Marco van Herwaarden]

i hav o bug
when i post media, it only have one blank in my link
so that can't play

http://www41.websamba.com/thientruongdiahai/danhquen.wma-->
http://www41.websamba.com/thientruongdiahai/danhqu en.wma
This is solved by the updated package, see https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=153794

PS Do not use this thread to ask support questions.

[zerk]

I knew it! :p



https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=1305355#post1305355

Haven't upgraded yet, was waiting for this ;)

Yes me too. I'm doing it now though.. . Tomorrow watch .9 be released.

Grrr.

[frupunch]

good day to all,

i got a problem after updating the forum from 3.6.4 to 3.6.8

the last poster's name became the the thread starter. which means when we enter a sub-forum, we can see many threads, and under the thread title, there are the name of the thread starter. but after my update, the problem is the name suposed to be thread starter under the thread titile became the last poster's name...

what's the problem there? what should i do?:(

hope you can help me.
thank in advance.

[Shazz]

frupunch this is not a support thread , I would recommend asking vbulletin.com