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diff --git a/phpBB/docs/FAQ.html b/phpBB/docs/FAQ.html index 1160e8c131..09ee6c1ddd 100644 --- a/phpBB/docs/FAQ.html +++ b/phpBB/docs/FAQ.html @@ -249,7 +249,7 @@ I want to sue you because i think you host an illegal board!</h2> <div class="content"> -<p>Please read the paragraph about permissions in our extensive <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/support/docs/en/3.1/ug/">online documentation</a>.</p> +<p>Please read the paragraph about permissions in our extensive <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/support/docs/en/3.2/ug/">online documentation</a>.</p> </div> @@ -305,7 +305,7 @@ I want to sue you because i think you host an illegal board!</h2> <div class="content"> -<p>Please read our <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/support/docs/en/3.1/ug/">extensive user documentation</a> first, it may just explain what you want to know.</p> +<p>Please read our <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/support/docs/en/3.2/ug/">extensive user documentation</a> first, it may just explain what you want to know.</p> <p>Feel free to search our community forum for the information you require. <strong>PLEASE DO NOT</strong> post your question without having first used search, chances are someone has already asked and answered your question. You can find our board here:</p> diff --git a/phpBB/docs/INSTALL.html b/phpBB/docs/INSTALL.html index 5bae9a0580..69e4e4e202 100644 --- a/phpBB/docs/INSTALL.html +++ b/phpBB/docs/INSTALL.html @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ <li><a href="#quickinstall">Quick install</a></li> <li><a href="#require">Requirements</a></li> <li><a href="#install">New installation</a></li> - <li><a href="#update">Updating from stable releases of phpBB 3.1.x</a> + <li><a href="#update">Updating from stable releases of phpBB 3.2.x</a> <ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;"> <li><a href="#update_full">Full package</a></li> <li><a href="#update_files">Changed files</a></li> @@ -68,8 +68,8 @@ <li><a href="#update_all">All package types</a></li> </ol> </li> - <li><a href="#update30">Updating from phpBB 3.0.x to phpBB 3.1.x</a></li> - <li><a href="#convert">Conversion from phpBB 2.0.x to phpBB 3.1.x</a> + <li><a href="#update30_31">Updating from phpBB 3.0.x/3.1.x to phpBB 3.2.x</a></li> + <li><a href="#convert">Conversion from phpBB 2.0.x to phpBB 3.2.x</a> <ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;"> <li><a href="#prereq">Requirements before converting</a></li> <li><a href="#conversion">Converting</a></li> @@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ <li>Change the permissions on config.php to be writable by all (666 or -rw-rw-rw- within your FTP Client)</li> <li>Change the permissions on the following directories to be writable by all (777 or -rwxrwxrwx within your FTP Client):<br /> <code>store/</code>, <code>cache/</code>, <code>files/</code> and <code>images/avatars/upload/</code>.</li> - <li>Point your web browser to the location where you uploaded the phpBB3 files with the addition of <code>install/index.php</code> or simply <code>install/</code>, e.g. <code>http://www.example.com/phpBB3/install/index.php</code>, <code>http://www.example.com/forum/install/</code>.</li> + <li>Point your web browser to the location where you uploaded the phpBB3 files with the addition of <code>install/app.php</code> or simply <code>install/</code>, e.g. <code>http://www.example.com/phpBB3/install/app.php</code>, <code>http://www.example.com/forum/install/</code>.</li> <li>Click the <strong><em>INSTALL</em></strong> tab, follow the steps and fill out all the requested information.</li> <li>Change the permissions on config.php to be writable only by yourself (644 or -rw-r--r-- within your FTP Client)</li> <li>phpBB3 should now be available, please <strong>MAKE SURE</strong> you read at least <a href="#postinstall">Section 6</a> below for important, security related post-installation instructions, and also take note of <a href="#anti_spam">Section 7</a> regarding anti-spam measures.</li> @@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ <p>phpBB comes supplied with British English as its standard language. However, a number of separate packs for different languages are available. If you are not a native English speaker you may wish to install one or more of these packages before continuing. The installation process below will allow you to select a default language from those available (you can, of course, change this default at a later stage). For more details on language packs, where to obtain them and how to install them please see the <a href="README.html#i18n">README</a>.</p> - <p>Once all the files have been uploaded to your site, you should point your browser at this location with the addition of <code>/install/</code>. For example, if your domain name is <code>www.example.com</code> and you placed the phpBB files in the directory <code>/phpBB3</code> off your web root you would enter <code>http://www.example.com/phpBB3/install/</code> or (alternatively) <code>http://www.example.com/phpBB3/install/index.php</code> into your browser. When you have done this, you should see the <strong><em>phpBB Introduction</em></strong> screen appear.</p> + <p>Once all the files have been uploaded to your site, you should point your browser at this location with the addition of <code>/install/</code>. For example, if your domain name is <code>www.example.com</code> and you placed the phpBB files in the directory <code>/phpBB3</code> off your web root you would enter <code>http://www.example.com/phpBB3/install/</code> or (alternatively) <code>http://www.example.com/phpBB3/install/app.php</code> into your browser. When you have done this, you should see the <strong><em>phpBB Introduction</em></strong> screen appear.</p> <h4>Introduction:</h4> @@ -272,11 +272,11 @@ <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 <code>config.php</code> file; keep it in a safe place! Next, delete all the existing phpBB files, you may want to leave your <code>files/</code> and <code>images/</code> directories in place. You can leave alternative styles in place too. With this complete, you can upload the new phpBB files (see <a href="#install">New installation</a> for details if necessary). Once complete, copy back your saved <code>config.php</code>, 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> + <p>First, you should make a copy of your existing <code>config.php</code> file; keep it in a safe place! Next, delete all the existing phpBB files, you may want to leave your <code>files/</code>, <code>images/</code> and <code>ext/</code> directories in place, otherwise you will lose your file attachments, uploaded images and get error due to missing extension files. You can leave alternative styles in place too. With this complete, you can upload the new phpBB files (see <a href="#install">New installation</a> for details if necessary). Once complete, copy back your saved <code>config.php</code>, 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> - <p>You should now run <code>install/database_update.php</code> which, depending on your previous version, will make a number of database changes. You may receive <em>FAILURES</em> during this procedure. They should not be a cause for concern unless you see an actual <em>ERROR</em>, in which case the script will stop (in this case you should seek help via our forums or bug tracker). If you have shell access to your server, you may wish to update via the command line interface. From your board's root, execute the following command: <code>php bin/phpbbcli.php --safe-mode db:migrate</code>.</p> + <p>You should now got to <code>/install/app.php/update</code> which will display a warning: <strong>No valid update directory was found, please make sure you uploaded the relevant files</strong>. Beneath that warning you will see a radion button <em>Update database only</em>, just click <strong>Submit</strong>. Depending on your previous version this will make a number of database changes. You may receive <em>FAILURES</em> during this procedure. They should not be a cause for concern unless you see an actual <em>ERROR</em>, in which case the script will stop (in this case you should seek help via our forums or bug tracker). If you have shell access to your server, you may wish to update via the command line interface. From your board's root, execute the following command: <code>php bin/phpbbcli.php --safe-mode db:migrate</code>.</p> - <p>Once <code>install/database_update.php</code> has completed, you may proceed to the Administration Control Panel and then remove the install directory as advised.</p> + <p>Once <code>/install/app.php/update</code> has completed, it displays the success message: <strong>The database update was successful</strong>. You may proceed to the Administration Control Panel and then remove the install directory as advised.</p> <a name="update_files"></a><h3>4.ii. Changed files</h3> @@ -292,9 +292,9 @@ <p>The patch file package is for those wanting to update through the patch application, and should only be used by those who are comfortable with it.</p> - <p>The patch file is one solution for those with many Modifications (MODs) or other changes and 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 strongly recommend the <a href="#update_auto">Automatic update package</a> explained below. It is also the recommended update method.</p> + <p>The patch file is one solution for those with changes in to the phpBB core files and 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 strongly recommend the <a href="#update_auto">Automatic update package</a> explained below. It is also the recommended 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 <strong>3.1.0</strong>, you need the <code>phpBB-3.1.1-patch.zip/tar.bz2</code> file. Place the correct patch in the parent directory containing the phpBB core files (i.e. index.php, viewforum.php, etc.). With this done you should run the following command: <code>patch -cl -d [PHPBB DIRECTORY] -p1 < [PATCH NAME]</code> (where PHPBB DIRECTORY is the directory name your phpBB Installation resides in, for example phpBB, and where PATCH NAME is the relevant filename of the selected patch file). This should complete quickly, hopefully without any HUNK FAILED comments.</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 <strong>3.2.0</strong>, you need the <code>phpBB-3.2.1-patch.zip/tar.bz2</code> file. Place the correct patch in the parent directory containing the phpBB core files (i.e. index.php, viewforum.php, etc.). With this done you should run the following command: <code>patch -cl -d [PHPBB DIRECTORY] -p1 < [PATCH NAME]</code> (where PHPBB DIRECTORY is the directory name your phpBB Installation resides in, for example phpBB, and where PATCH NAME is the relevant filename of the selected patch file). This should complete quickly, hopefully without any HUNK FAILED comments.</p> <p>If you do get failures, you should look at using the <a href="#update_files">Changed Files</a> package to replace the files which failed to patch. Please note that you will need to manually re-add any MODs to these particular files. Alternatively, if you know how, you can examine the .rej files to determine what failed where and make manual adjustments to the relevant source.</p> @@ -304,7 +304,7 @@ <p>This update method is the recommended method for updating. This package detects changed files automatically and merges in changes if needed.</p> - <p>The automatic update package will update the board from a given version to the latest version. A number of automatic update files are available, and you should choose the one that corresponds to the version of the board that you are currently running. For example, if your current version is <strong>3.1.5</strong>, you need the <code>phpBB-3.1.5_to_3.1.6.zip/tar.bz2</code> file.</p> + <p>The automatic update package will update the board from a given version to the latest version. A number of automatic update files are available, and you should choose the one that corresponds to the version of the board that you are currently running. For example, if your current version is <strong>3.2.0</strong>, you need the <code>phpBB-3.2.0_to_3.2.1.zip/tar.bz2</code> file.</p> <p>To perform the update, either follow the instructions from the <strong>Administration Control Panel->System</strong> 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> @@ -333,16 +333,16 @@ <hr /> - <a name="update30"></a><h2>5. Updating from phpBB 3.0.x to phpBB 3.1.x</h2> + <a name="update30_31"></a><h2>5. Updating from phpBB 3.0.x/3.1x to phpBB 3.2.x</h2> <div class="paragraph"> <div class="inner"><span class="corners-top"><span></span></span> <div class="content"> - <p>Updating from phpBB 3.0.x to 3.1.x is just the same as <a href="#update">updating from stable releases of phpBB 3.1.x</a></p> + <p>Updating from phpBB 3.0.x or 3.1.x to 3.2.x is just the same as <a href="#update">updating from stable releases of phpBB 3.2.x</a></p> - <p>However you can also start with a new set of phpBB 3.1.x files.</p> + <p>However you can also start with a new set of phpBB 3.2.x files.</p> <ol> <li>Delete all files <strong>EXCEPT</strong> for the following: @@ -352,10 +352,12 @@ <li>The <code>images/</code> directory</li> <li>The <code>files/</code> directory</li> <li>The <code>store/</code> directory</li> + <li>(The <code>ext/</code> directory</li> </ul></li> - <li>Upload the contents of the 3.1.x Full Package into your forum's directory. Make sure the root level .htaccess file is included in the upload.</li> - <li>Browse to install/database_update.php</li> + <li>Upload the contents of the 3.2.x Full Package into your forum's directory. Make sure the root level .htaccess file is included in the upload.</li> + <li>Browse to <code>/install/app.php/update</code></li> + <li>Read the notice <em>Update database only</em> and press <strong>Submit</strong></li> <li>Delete the <code>install/</code> directory</li> </ol> </div> @@ -367,7 +369,7 @@ <hr /> - <a name="convert"></a><h2>6. Conversion from phpBB 2.0.x to phpBB 3.1.x</h2> + <a name="convert"></a><h2>6. Conversion from phpBB 2.0.x to phpBB 3.2.x</h2> <div class="paragraph"> <div class="inner"> diff --git a/phpBB/docs/README.html b/phpBB/docs/README.html index a7906ac802..3a4ca02d20 100644 --- a/phpBB/docs/README.html +++ b/phpBB/docs/README.html @@ -91,24 +91,23 @@ <div class="content"> <p>Installation, update and conversion instructions can be found in the <a href="INSTALL.html">INSTALL</a> document in this directory. If you are intending on converting from a phpBB 2.0.x or 3.0.x installation we highly recommend that you backup any existing data before proceeding!</p> - <p>Users of phpBB 3.0 and 3.1 Beta versions cannot directly update.</p> + <p>Users of phpBB 3.0, 3.1 and 3.2 Beta versions cannot directly update.</p> <p>Please note that we don't support the following installation types:</p> <ul> - <li>Updates from phpBB 3.0 Beta versions to phpBB 3.0 RC1 and higher</li> - <li>Updates from phpBB 3.1 Beta versions to phpBB 3.1 RC1 and higher</li> - <li>Conversions from phpBB 2.0.x to phpBB 3.0 or 3.1 Beta versions</li> - <li>phpBB 3.0 or 3.1 Beta installations</li> + <li>Updates from phpBB Beta versions and lower to phpBB Release Candidates and higher</li> + <li>Conversions from phpBB 2.0.x to phpBB 3.0 Beta, 3.1 Beta and 3.2 Beta versions</li> + <li>phpBB 3.0 Beta, 3.1 Beta or 3.2 beta installations</li> </ul> <p>We give support for the following installation types:</p> <ul> - <li>Updates from phpBB 3.0 RC1 and 3.1 RC1 to the latest version</li> + <li>Updates from phpBB 3.0 RC1, 3.1 RC1 and 3.2 RC1 to the latest version</li> <li>Note: if using the <em>Automatic Update Package</em>, updates are supported from phpBB 3.0.2 onward. To update a pre-3.0.2 installation, first update to 3.0.2 and then update to the current version.</li> <li>Conversions from phpBB 2.0.x to the latest version</li> - <li>New installations of phpBB 3.0.x - only the latest released version</li> <li>New installations of phpBB 3.1.x - only the latest released version</li> + <li>New installations of phpBB 3.2.x - only the latest released version</li> </ul> </div> @@ -131,7 +130,7 @@ <a name="i18n"></a><h3>2.i. Languages (Internationalisation - i18n)</h3> - <p>A number of language packs with included style localisations are available. You can find them listed in the <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/languages/">Language Packs</a> pages of our downloads section or from the <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/customise/db/language_packs-25/">Language Packs</a> section of the <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/customise/db/">Customisation Database</a>.</p> + <p>A number of language packs with included style localisations are available. You can find them listed in the <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/languages/">Language Packs</a> pages of our downloads section or from the <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/customise/db/language_packs-25">Language Packs</a> section of the <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/customise/db/">Customisation Database</a>.</p> <p>For more information about language packs, please see: <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/languages/">https://www.phpbb.com/languages/</a></p> @@ -139,7 +138,7 @@ <p>Installation of these packages is straightforward: simply download the required language pack, uncompress (unzip) it and via FTP transfer the included <code>language</code> and <code>styles</code> folders to the root of your board installation. The language can then be installed via the Administration Control Panel of your board: <code>Customise tab -> Language management -> Language packs</code>. A more detailed description of the process is in the Knowledge Base article, <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/kb/article/how-to-install-a-language-pack/">How to Install a Language Pack</a>.</p> - <p>If your language is not available, please visit our <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewforum.php?f=491">[3.1.x] Translations</a> forum where you will find topics on translations in progress. Should you wish to volunteer to translate a language not currently available or assist in maintaining an existing language pack, you can <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/languages/apply.php">Apply to become a translator</a>.</p> + <p>If your language is not available, please visit our <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewforum.php?f=566">[3.2.x] Translations</a> forum where you will find topics on translations in progress. Should you wish to volunteer to translate a language not currently available or assist in maintaining an existing language pack, you can <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/languages/apply.php">Apply to become a translator</a>.</p> <a name="styles"></a><h3>2.ii. Styles</h3> @@ -185,7 +184,7 @@ <p>Comprehensive documentation is now available on the phpBB website:</p> - <p><a href="https://www.phpbb.com/support/docs/en/3.1/ug/">https://www.phpbb.com/support/docs/en/3.1/ug/</a></p> + <p><a href="https://www.phpbb.com/support/docs/en/3.2/ug/">https://www.phpbb.com/support/docs/en/3.2/ug/</a></p> <p>This covers everything from installation to setting permissions and managing users.</p> @@ -274,7 +273,7 @@ <p>Please be as detailed as you can in your report, and if possible, list the steps required to duplicate the problem. If you have a patch that fixes the issue, please attach it to the ticket or submit a pull request to our repository <a href="https://github.com/phpbb/phpbb">on GitHub</a>.</p> - <p>If you create a patch, it is very much appreciated (but not required) if you follow the phpBB coding guidelines. Please note that the coding guidelines are somewhat different between different versions of phpBB. For phpBB 3.1.x the coding guidelines may be found here: <a href="http://area51.phpbb.com/docs/31x/coding-guidelines.html">http://area51.phpbb.com/docs/31x/coding-guidelines.html</a></p> + <p>If you create a patch, it is very much appreciated (but not required) if you follow the phpBB coding guidelines. Please note that the coding guidelines are somewhat different between different versions of phpBB. For phpBB 3.2.x the coding guidelines may be found here: <a href="http://area51.phpbb.com/docs/32x/coding-guidelines.html">http://area51.phpbb.com/docs/32x/coding-guidelines.html</a></p> <p>Once a bug has been submitted you will be emailed any follow up comments added to it. <strong>Please</strong> if you are requested to supply additional information, do so! It is frustrating for us to receive bug reports, ask for additional information but get nothing. In these cases we have a policy of closing the bug, which may leave a very real problem in place. Obviously we would rather not have this situation arise.</p> @@ -328,7 +327,7 @@ <p>Please remember that running any application on a development (unstable, e.g. a beta release) version of PHP can lead to strange/unexpected results which may appear to be bugs in the application. Therefore, we recommend you upgrade to the newest stable version of PHP before running phpBB. If you are running a development version of PHP please check any bugs you find on a system running a stable release before submitting.</p> - <p>This board has been developed and tested under Linux and Windows (amongst others) running Apache using MySQL 3.23, 4.x, 5.x, MariaDB 5.x, MSSQL Server 2000, PostgreSQL 8.x, Oracle 8, SQLite 2 and SQLite 3. Versions of PHP used range from 5.4.x to 5.6.x without problem.</p> + <p>This board has been developed and tested under Linux and Windows (amongst others) running Apache using MySQL 3.23, 4.x, 5.x, MariaDB 5.x, MSSQL Server 2000, PostgreSQL 8.x, Oracle 8, SQLite 2 and SQLite 3. Versions of PHP used range from 5.4.x above 5.6.x to 7.0.x without problem.</p> <a name="phpsec"></a><h3>7.i. Notice on PHP security issues</h3> |