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WORDPRESS 2.7 just released in beta - brandnew admin design

Posted by thefloatingfrog • 11/01/08 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: wordpress, wordpress 2.7 beta, wordpress update

Wordpress have just released the eagerly awaited 2.7 update in Beta, with a full launch expected at the end of the month.

This release sees a major restructure of the admin layout. I've just installed it and testing it as we speak.

Who else has downloaded it? What are your thoughts? Like it, dislike it?

Discuss...

User Comments

11/01/08

Theresa111

Is there a link for this upload, please? And ... will is work for Apple computers?

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11/01/08

RecycleCindy

How is it working for you? What new features are there? I usually wait to upgrade until I hear how it's working and if it's really anything I need to do right away.

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11/01/08

thefloatingfrog

wordpress.org/development/2008/11/wordpress-27-beta-1/

This will work on MAC yes

The major change is the redesign of the admin area. I've used it today and love it. It may be worth waiting for the full release at the end of the month incase any bugs are found during this beta release.

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11/01/08

timethief

Here's the link to the wordpress 2.7 dashboard demo site for those who wish to check it out demo.talkpress.de/trunk/
Here's the descriptive information wordpress.org/development/2008/10/the-new-27-dashboard/
and the links to the screenshots wordpress.org/development/2008/10/the-visual-design-of-27/

Reviews of 2.7:
techie-buzz.com/wordpress/wordpress-27-beta-hands-on-reviews.html
sherifabdou.com/2008/10/wordpress-27-sneak-peak-review/
solsie.com/2008/11/wordpress-27-beta-1-released/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lbnVXwBOzk

When it comes to upgrades, I am NOT ever and early adopter so I have no feedback of my own to share.

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11/01/08

RecycleCindy

As always, TT has provided us some great links concerning this new WP version. I just checked out the demo which is a great way to see the changes. I see that the "Add a Post" has many more tools on the toolbar such as text colors now. One thing I was wondering about is Gears. Is anyone using it? If so, did you see an improvement in WP use and speed?

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11/01/08

thefloatingfrog

Thanks TT, a great comment and addition to the discussion

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11/01/08

DaneMorgan

I'm using gears, but I haven't noticed an appreciable gain...

Then the way I blog is usually with several tabs open moving back and forth, so the gains may be there and I just don't notice them because I'm off on another tab.

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11/01/08

Phillyzero

I'll wait until the official release, but I'm definitely interested.

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11/01/08

CreativeJunkie

omg - it's so different. I hate change. I'm still using 2.5.1

And I've never upgraded - just thinking of doing it gives me a headache. I wish it were as easy as just clicking one button and *wham* - you're upgraded. Anything other than that, and I'm scared to death I'll screw something up.

And I've never known when a good time is to upgrade. By the time one version seems safe by everyone, a new version is out.

I might just not upgrade at all until/unless TT does and then just wail and cry and beg her to hold my virtual hand if I actually do it.

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1. 11/02/08
  
  DaneMorgan
  
  Not upgrading is a dangerous option.
  
  Using 2.5.1 means that there are several exploits that hijackers can use to turn your blog into a phishing site.
2. 11/02/08
  
  thefloatingfrog
  
  Great point @DaneMorgan
3. 11/02/08
  
  pointlessbanter
  
  What Dane said.
4. 11/02/08
  
  thefloatingfrog
  
  What kind of vulnerabilities should we be aware of for those running an out-of-date version of WP?
5. 11/02/08
  
  CreativeJunkie
  
  ok - now I'm almost hyperventilating because I'm getting freaked out. Should I at least upgrade to 2.6.3?
6. 11/02/08
  
  DaneMorgan
  
  I would strongly urge that.
  
  There is no need to upgrade to a beta or a release candidate. But when WP say's here's a new version available, you should upgrade. I don't think there has been a release that did not contain security fixes in a couple of years now.
7. 11/03/08
  
  thefloatingfrog
  
  2.6.3 sounds an ideal interim upgrade, the 2.7 full release should be available in a few weeks. Thanks Dane for the info.
11/02/08

thefloatingfrog

Beta is really for people who want to thoroughly test it before general release and report back with the bugs they have found. This way when it's time for the full release it should be a much stabler platform for the wordpress users to use.

I'd certainly suggest waiting

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11/07/08

timethief

If WordPress 2.7 Was A Movie…
by Jane Wells
This would be our trailer. Check out some of the upcoming new features and design changes in this sneak preview video, including how to customize your dashboard, the new comment reply feature, the new navigation system, and the customizable posting screen. When you’re finished watching, take the poll below the video to tell us which feature you’re looking forward to the most.
en.blog.wordpress.com/2008/11/07/if-wordpress-27-was-a-movie/

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