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===Current Stable Version=== | ===Current Stable Version=== | ||
The current stable version is {{{currentstable|}}}<!-- | The current stable version is {{{currentstable|}}}<!-- | ||
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If you are running an earlier version in the current series (a version in the {{{currentseries|}}}.x earlier than version {{{currentstable|}}}) it is recommended that you update to the current stable version as soon as possible. The current stable version has all the latest security enhancements, features, and bug fixes. | If you are running an earlier version in the current series (a version in the {{{currentseries|}}}.x earlier than version {{{currentstable|}}}) it is recommended that you update to the current stable version as soon as possible. The current stable version has all the latest security enhancements, features, and bug fixes. | ||
To bring your forum to the latest version in the current series, your options may include: | To bring your forum to the latest version in the current series, your options may include: | ||
*'''[[Patching|Package Manager Updates]] | *'''Please update''' prompt. If an update patch is available for your version, you will find a message, with a link, requesting you to automatically install the update, using SMF's Package Manager. If your forum passes all the install tests, all of your installed mods will be retained. A complete list of available [[Patching|Package Manager Updates]] is available on the Simple Machines website at [http://custom.simplemachines.org/upgrades/ Package Manager Updates]. If this works, it will retain your installed mods. | ||
* If you are a few versions behind in the current series, it may be possible to apply one patch after another in order to reach the current stable version. | |||
*'''[[Updating|Small Update]]''', if you are using the previous version in the series. Available from [http://download.simplemachines.org download.simplemachines.org]. Uninstall all mods before beginning, and reinstall them afterwards. | *'''[[Updating|Small Update]]''', if you are using the previous version in the series. Available from [http://download.simplemachines.org download.simplemachines.org]. Uninstall all mods before beginning, and reinstall them afterwards. | ||
*'''[[Upgrading|Large Upgrade]]''', if you are using an earlier version in the series, or your mods give you trouble. Available from [http://download.simplemachines.org download.simplemachines.org]. | *'''[[Upgrading|Large Upgrade]]''', if you are using an earlier version in the series, or your mods give you trouble. Available from [http://download.simplemachines.org download.simplemachines.org]. Uninstall all mods before beginning, and reinstall them afterwards. | ||
*'''[[Installing|Full Install]]''', if all else fails. Available from [http://download.simplemachines.org download.simplemachines.org]. Reinstall all mods afterwards. | *'''[[Installing|Full Install]]''', if all else fails. Available from [http://download.simplemachines.org download.simplemachines.org]. Reinstall all mods afterwards. | ||
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===Deprecated series=== | ===Deprecated series=== | ||
The {{{deprecatedseries|}}}.x series is deprecated. There will be no new features. Security updates and/or fixes for any major bugs will be made as required, | The {{{deprecatedseries|}}}.x series is deprecated. There will be no new features. Security updates and/or fixes for any major bugs will be made as required, in the best judgement of the team. It is still supported by the SMF team. Upgrading to the current stable version is recommended, as long as your server meets the [[Requirements]] for the current series. If upgrade is difficult because of modifications and other customizations, upgrading to the most recent version of {{{deprecatedseries|}}}.x is recommended as a '''short term measure only'''. The most recent version of the {{{deprecatedseries|}}}.x series has the latest security features for {{{deprecatedseries|}}}.x forums, and several update and upgrade options can be found in the [http://download.simplemachines.org/?archive SMF archives] | ||
To bring a {{{deprecatedseries|}}}.x series forum up to the latest version, use the '''Large Upgrade''' at [http://download.simplemachines.org download.simplemachines.org]. Check that your mods are compatable with the newest version of the forum, and install the appropriate versions of your mods.}}<!-- | To bring a {{{deprecatedseries|}}}.x series forum up to the latest version, use the '''Large Upgrade''' at [http://download.simplemachines.org download.simplemachines.org]. Check that your mods are compatable with the newest version of the forum, and install the appropriate versions of your mods.}}<!-- | ||
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===Obsolete series=== | ===Obsolete series=== | ||
The {{{obsoleteseries|}}}.x series is obsolete and will no longer be supported at simplemachines.org | The {{{obsoleteseries|}}}.x series is obsolete and will no longer be supported at simplemachines.org. It is recommended that the administrator obtain any assistance required to [[Upgrading|upgrade]] to the current stable version. No new features, bug fixes, or security updates will be released for the {{{obsoleteseries|}}}.x series. While obsolete series can be found in the [http://download.simplemachines.org/?archive SMF archives], they are recommended only for reference as you prepare to upgrade to the current stable version. | ||
Use the '''Large Upgrade''' at [http://download.simplemachines.org download.simplemachines.org] to bring your files and database up to date.}} | Use the '''Large Upgrade''' at [http://download.simplemachines.org download.simplemachines.org] to bring your files and database up to date.}} | ||
Revision as of 21:17, 8 January 2013
Current Stable Version
The current stable version is . This is the most recent version in the current series .x.
Older versions of the current series
If you are running an earlier version in the current series (a version in the .x earlier than version ) it is recommended that you update to the current stable version as soon as possible. The current stable version has all the latest security enhancements, features, and bug fixes. To bring your forum to the latest version in the current series, your options may include:
- Please update prompt. If an update patch is available for your version, you will find a message, with a link, requesting you to automatically install the update, using SMF's Package Manager. If your forum passes all the install tests, all of your installed mods will be retained. A complete list of available Package Manager Updates is available on the Simple Machines website at Package Manager Updates. If this works, it will retain your installed mods.
- If you are a few versions behind in the current series, it may be possible to apply one patch after another in order to reach the current stable version.
- Small Update, if you are using the previous version in the series. Available from download.simplemachines.org. Uninstall all mods before beginning, and reinstall them afterwards.
- Large Upgrade, if you are using an earlier version in the series, or your mods give you trouble. Available from download.simplemachines.org. Uninstall all mods before beginning, and reinstall them afterwards.
- Full Install, if all else fails. Available from download.simplemachines.org. Reinstall all mods afterwards.
