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diff --git a/phpBB/docs/INSTALL.html b/phpBB/docs/INSTALL.html index afd2655bd7..4f9e4ded70 100644 --- a/phpBB/docs/INSTALL.html +++ b/phpBB/docs/INSTALL.html @@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ <a name="update_full"></a><h3>4.i. Full package</h3> - <p>The full package is normally meant for new installations, but if you want to replace all source files this package comes in handy.</p> + <p>The full package is normally meant for new installations only, but if you want to replace all source files this package comes in handy.</p> <p>First you should make a copy of your existing <em>config.php</em> file, keep it in a safe place! Next delete all the existing phpBB3 files, you may want to leave your <code>files/</code> and <code>images/</code> directory in place. You can leave alternative styles in-place too. With this complete you can upload the new phpBB3 files (see <a href="#install">New installation</a> for details if necessary). Once complete copy back your saved <em>config.php</em>, replacing the new one. Another method is to just <strong>replace</strong> the existing files with the files from the full package - though make sure you do <strong>not</strong> overwrite your config.php file.</p> @@ -271,6 +271,8 @@ <a name="update_files"></a><h3>4.ii. Changed files only</h3> + <p>This package is meant for those wanting to only replace changed files from a previous version to the latest version. This package normally contains the changed files from up to five previous versions.</p> + <p>This package contains a number of archives, each contains the files changed from a given release to the latest version. You should select the appropriate archive for your current version, e.g. if you currently have <samp>3.0.0</samp> you should select the phpBB-3.0.0_to_3.0.1.zip/tar.gz file.</p> <p>The directory structure has been preserved enabling you (if you wish) to simply upload the contents of the archive to the appropriate location on your server, i.e. simply overwrite the existing files with the new versions. Do not forget that if you have installed any MODs these files will overwrite the originals possibly destroying them in the process. You will need to re-add MODs to any affected file before uploading.</p> @@ -279,7 +281,9 @@ <a name="update_patch"></a><h3>4.iii. Patch file</h3> - <p>The patch file is probably the best solution for those with many Modifications (MODs) or other changes who do not want to re-add them back to all the changed files. To use this you will need command line access to a standard UNIX type <strong>patch</strong> application. If you do not have access to such an application but still want to use this update approach we recommend the <a href="update_auto">Automatic update package</a> explained below.</p> + <p>The patch file package is for those wanting to update through the patch application, and being compfortable with it.</p> + + <p>The patch file is one solution for those with many Modifications (MODs) or other changes who do not want to re-add them back to all the changed files if they use the method explained above. To use this you will need command line access to a standard UNIX type <strong>patch</strong> application. If you do not have access to such an application but still want to use this update approach, we strongly recommend the <a href="update_auto">Automatic update package</a> explained below. It is also the preferred update method.</p> <p>A number of patch files are provided to allow you to update from previous stable releases. Select the correct patch, e.g. if your current version is 3.0.0 you need the phpBB-3.0.0_to_3.0.1.patch file. Place the correct patch in the parent directory containing the phpBB3 core files (i.e. index.php, viewforum.php, etc.). With this done you should run the following command: <strong>patch -cl -d [PHPBB DIRECTORY] -p1 < [PATCH NAME]</strong> (where PHPBB DIRECTORY is the directory name your phpBB Installation resides in, for example phpBB3, and where PATCH NAME is the relevant filename of the selected patch file). This should complete quickly, hopefully without any HUNK FAILED comments.</p> @@ -289,12 +293,14 @@ <a name="update_auto"></a><h3>4.iv. Automatic update package</h3> + <p>This update method is the preferred method for updating. This package allows detecting changed files automatically and merges changes if needed.</p> + <p>The automatic update package is holding - contrary to the others - only the update informations for updating the last released version to the latest available version. These package is meant for use with the automatic update tool.</p> - <p>To perform the update, either follow the instructions from the <code>Administration Control Panel -> System</code> Tab - this should point out that you are running an outdated version and will guide you through the update - or following the instructions listed below.</p> + <p>To perform the update, either follow the instructions from the <code>Administration Control Panel->System</code> Tab - this should point out that you are running an outdated version and will guide you through the update - or follow the instructions listed below.</p> <ul> - <li>Go to the <a href="http://www.phpbb.com/downloads/">downloads page</a> and download the latest update package listed there.</li> + <li>Go to the <a href="http://www.phpbb.com/downloads/">downloads page</a> and download the latest update package listed there, matching your current version.</li> <li>Upload the archives contents to your phpBB installation - only the install folder is required. Upload the whole install folder, retaining the file structure.</li> <li>After the install folder is present, phpBB3 will go offline automatically.</li> <li>Point your browser to the install directory, for example <samp>http://www.example.com/phpBB3/install/</samp></li> |