Something new to play with

Okay, so pMachine just released Expression Engine 1.5 out to the masses. So now, I’m playing around with it. Meanwhile, things might get kooky around here, and I might be delayed on posting a few things (like the TT). Just be patient with me.

Here are some new features that I didn’t mention over at my other site:

- A bulletin board system, that as far as I can tell is similar to the post bulletin feature from myspace, however, it seems at default, normal members cannot post bulletins. But I haven’t explored this one fully yet.

- A member import utility. This is a definite “about time” feature.

- Multiple Category groups per weblog. I have to say that this is one feature that is definitely useful. I don’t know how many times I’ve used some of the same categories for multiple weblogs, but didn’t need others, and just ended up making a new category group. Definite bonus here.

Again, there are plenty of new changes in EE 1.5. To take a look at them all, go to the Change Log

NOTE: If you’re using any extensions that rewrite the Template page (Read: Template Management with images), then you have to disable it in order to see the Template Preferences Manager.

Expression Engine 1.5 Released

For those of you who didn’t know, Expression Engine 1.5 has been released. If you’re running the Linklist module, this should be a seamless update, I encountered no problems with the new version.

Some features I’ll highlight for you that are pretty nice:

- New Simple Commerce Module. I know plenty of folks have been Totally waiting for this. You can now interface directly with paypal. It’s pretty exciting!

- Template Preferences Manager. This is definitely a great feature. Now you can mass change options for your templates, even if they’re in different template groups!

- HTTP Authentication to templates. This is pretty cool. Just remember though that passwords are passed through in clear text using this method unless you’re using a secure connection!

There are plenty more changes and fixes in this version, just check out all the changes at the Change Log.

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