Joomla! 1.5 - squashing bugs in Vancouver and Brussels

Posted by Joomla! - Main - December 5, 2007 on 5:42 am | In Joomla.org | Comments Off Join us for the first Belgian and Canadian Joomla! 1.5 bug squashing days on 9th and 10th of December, in Vancouver Canada and Brussels Belgium. On the menu are Joomla! 1.5 bugs, sweet Canadian Coffee, fine Belgian beers and of course a lot of fun! The event in Vancouver will take place at the same time as the event in San Fransisco (content/view/4247/1/) . On Monday morning Brussels will carry he torch forward and pick up any bugs that are left on the trackers and forums. Please note that space is limited, so don't register unless you are certain you can come. We would particularly like to focus on having present developers who are acquainted with Joomla! development. Of course people who are skilled testers are more than welcome If you can't join us in person, come join us on IRC (#joomlapbf @ freenode.). For more fun, you can even organize a local bug squashing by finding a space with room for you and some others to work, and getting some food. Just join in the IRC so you know what is happening elsewhere. All the bugs fixed at these events will go straight into the trunk of 1.5 ready to be released with the upcoming RC4.

 


Joomla! invited to join Google Highly Open Participation Contest

Posted by Joomla! - Main - December 5, 2007 on 5:42 am | In Joomla.org | Comments Off Would you like a chance to win a trip to the Googleplex, the California headquarters of Google in the heart of the world-famous Silicon Valley, and help Joomla! at the same time? Well, following on from the success of the Google Summer of Code program, Google has today launched a contest for pre-university students (high school and secondary school students) aimed at encouraging young people to participate in open source projects. Joomla! is proud to have been invited to join with nine other open source organisations for this pilot program which will run until early February 2008. The Google Highly Open Participation Contest, or GHOP for short, is intended to offer an opportunity to students who may want to get into open source but don't know where to start. By working through a number of pre-defined tasks, contestants will be able to engage with the open source community and get involved at a far earlier time than they might otherwise think they could. At the same time, Joomla! gets the benefit of additional contributions to the project. For the past two months, a crack team has been working in secret to build a list of tasks that we need help with. Tasks are not limited to coding; there are 102 tasks to choose from, divided into categories: code, documentation, outreach, quality assurance, research, training, translation and user interface. Tasks are generally either two or four weeks in duration and have been designed so that students can complete them in their spare time without affecting their studies. You can see full details of the tasks by visiting the Joomla! GHOP site. There is a wide range of tasks, including many that require only minimal prior knowledge of Joomla! and each contestant will have access to a task-specific mentor who can offer guidance where needed. It's a great way to get started on contributing to an open source project and we hope that contestants will have a lot of fun in the process. As this is a contest it has prizes! At the conclusion of the contest, each contestant will receive a T-shirt and certificate for successfully completing at least one task and 100 US Dollars for every three tasks successfully completed. In addition, the Joomla! GHOP judges will evaluate each entry on the basis of creativity, thoroughness, quality of work and community involvement and select one contestant to receive the Grand Prize of a trip to Google Headquarters in Mountain View, California, USA for an award ceremony for the contestant and one parent or guardian.

 


Joomla! … All together … squashing bugs

Posted by Joomla! - Main - December 5, 2007 on 5:42 am | In Joomla.org | Comments Off Join in the the great Joomla! Pizza, Bugs and Fun (component/option,com_jd-wp/Itemid,105/p,445/) open source extravaganza organized by the Joomla! community! Who: Developers who want to help squash bugs What: Two days of Joomla! bug fixing Where: New York City, Washington DC, Mountain View, California, IRC and anywhere the Joomla! community wants to join in When: December 8 and 9 Why: To help with Joomla! 1.5 If you can't join us in person, come join us on IRC. For more fun, you can even organize a local bug squashing by finding a space with room for you and some others to work, and getting some food. Just join in the IRC so you know what is happening elsewhere. To sign up to participate go check Joomla! Day USA site (http://www.joomladayusa.org/index.php?option=com_events task=details Itemid=11) for registration. Space is limited, so we would like to especially focus on having developers who are acquainted with Joomla! development. Of course people who are skilled testers are more then welcome. The event is spread over 3 locations in the United States, and is held on two separate days.

 


Joomla!Day Serbia, November 17th

Posted by Joomla! - Main - December 5, 2007 on 5:42 am | In Joomla.org | Comments Off The first Joomla! Day in Serbia took place on the 17th of November in Belgrade bringing together Joomla! users from both Serbia and Montenegro. The idea is to organize a fun event for all Joomla! lovers and show them the true beauty and power of Joomla! Location: Cultural center REX, Belgrade Time: 17.11.2007. from 11h till 19h Web: http://www.joomlaserbia.com/ (http://www.joomlaserbia.com/) Some of the topics: Free Software, Joomla! Joomla! Basics - installation, modules, components... Joomla! graphics - template development - tips trics Joomla! SEF SEO Joomla! and Web security Joomla! 1.5 - one look into the future of Joomla! Joomla! in Serbia - future of the community Even is organized by Joomla! Serbia and Free Software Foundation Europe Serbian team(FSN). A small report and more pictures can be found in our forum (http://forum.joomla.org/index.php/topic,225250.0.html).

 


Ladies don’t miss this sensational moment!

Posted by Joomla! - Main - December 5, 2007 on 5:42 am | In Joomla.org | Comments Off (http://shop.joomla.org) The Joomla! Shop (http://shop.joomla.org) has expanded its merchandise and presents to you three new products sure to please the ladies: T-shirts, Tank tops and Fleece Jackets. Yes, this sensational moment is reserve for ladies only unless the men wish to take this opportunity to give an excellent gift to their love ones. Our customized products promote Joomla! in a bright but professional way. All profits from our online shop go back into the project to further its not-for-profit aims and ambitions. Look cool and support Joomla! at the same time!

 


Joomla!Day Helsinki, Nov 12, 2007

Posted by Joomla! - Main - December 5, 2007 on 5:42 am | In Joomla.org | Comments Off Joomla!Day Helsinki takes place on Nov 12th, 2007 and will bring together Finnish Joomla! users for the second time. The purpose is to give overview of Joomla! 1.5 and its new features, learn from case studies, provide best practices and naturally meet other Joomla! users. Location: Helsinki, Lindström house Time: 12.11.2007, from 9 am to 4 pm Web: http://www.joomladay.fi (http://www.joomladay.fi/) Some of the program topics are: Joomla! project, the past, the present and the future Case studies, lessons learned and best practices Open Source Business Models, how to make your living using open source SEF optimization and Joomla! Joomla! developer toolbox, favourite extensions and developer tools Advanced templating with Joomla! How to make most of Joomla!'s new MVC framework and API The event is organized by Finnish Joomla! support site and translation partner Joomlaportal.fi (http://www.joomlaportal.fi/) and sponsored by Antamis (www.antamis.com, www.antamis.fi) with co-operation of COSS (http://www.coss.fi/) Finland (Centre for Open Source Software). Joomla!Day Helsinki is proud to have Joomla! core team member Johan Janssens as the keynote speaker. For more information, please contact: Markku Suominen, Joomlaportal.fi admin [at ] joomlaportal.fi link to Markku's Joomla! working group (http://forum.joomla.org/index.php/topic,115429.0.html) profile

 


Joomla! Wins ‘Best CMS Award’ Again!

Posted by Joomla! - Main - December 5, 2007 on 5:42 am | In Joomla.org | Comments Off Packt Publishing today announced Joomla! as the winner of Best PHP Open Source Content Management System for 2007. The award marks the second time Joomla! has won a prestigious Packt prize. Runners up were Drupal, followed by e107. The judges indicated that Joomla! is 'possibly one of the biggest success stories in open source of late'. Its first release came in only September 2005 and since then has grown to be one of the most downloaded Content Management Systems on the web. The judges also noted a number of factors that helped Joomla! secure the Award. Most notably its good front-end for administrators and end-users, which gives users a simple and traditional company website straight out of the box. Once again, judges commented on the size and responsiveness of the community, which translates to potential problems being dealt with quickly. Joomla! Project Manager Johan Janssens said adding this latest award to Joomla's steadily growing collection of prizes was recognition of the project as a whole. While I can't pretend to read judges minds, I'm sure Joomla's wealth of community and focus on creating the foundations of a next generation framework, demonstrated the true strengths of the project, he said. I'd also like to thank Packt for its continued support through its publications and awards. Packt understands open source spirit, that's for sure. NEWSFLASH: Packt confirmed that Joomla! 1.5 (despite still being in Release Candidate) was basis for their decision. Great news for anyone still sitting on the fence, wondering just how good the new generation framework is!

 


Joomla! 1.5 RC3 — Codename Takriban

Posted by Joomla! - Main - December 5, 2007 on 5:42 am | In Joomla.org | Comments Off Joomla! 1.5 RC3 [codename: Takriban] is now available for download. We've had the 'Red Barchetta' release candidate, then Endelo RC (meaning development, progress ... improvement). Takriban means 'almost, nearly'. Well folks we're almost, nearly there. Stable is getting very close. It's roughly 10 weeks since RC1 and five weeks since RC2 and thanks to valuable community feedback, there have been improvements and bug fixes. The uptake of Joomla! 1.5 has been incredible, with many people diving in to the new API and finding ways to make it sing. The current Joomla! 1.5 template competition (http://forum.joomla.org/index.php/board,479.0.html) has further fuelled interest, as has the number of 1.5 native extensions finding their way onto the Joomla! Extensions Directory (http://extensions.joomla.org/) . Joomla! 1.5 is really gaining momentum.

 


Joomla! 1.5 Template Contest

Posted by Joomla! - Main - December 5, 2007 on 5:42 am | In Joomla.org | Comments Off With the release of the eagerly anticipated Joomla! 1.5, the time has come to allow one of the skilled designers in our midst to become a part of the success that will be Joomla! 1.5. The Joomla! 1.5 Template Contest is open to anyone with a passion for design and a desire to have their design seen and used by millions of people globally as they download and install the stable release of Joomla! 1.5. Contest Prizes The five finalists will each receive a Joomla! prize package that includes a Joomla! laptop bag, Joomla! shirt, Joomla! hat, and a Joomla! 256MB USB memory stick. The grand prize winner will have his/her template added as the third template to the Joomla! 1.5 core distribution to be downloaded in every Joomla! 1.5 package. Contest Timeline The Joomla! 1.5 Template Contest procedure will be very similar to the Joomla! Logo Contest from 2005: Contestants will have until the 22nd of September 2007 to submit their designs via a contest thread set up in the Joomla! forums. Entries are submitted by way of a post titled Template Contest Entries which includes a brief introduction to your design and a link to the template package. The template package must be available without registration and must be available until the five finalists have been announced. At 23:59 GMT on the 22nd of September 2007 the thread will be locked and no further entries will be allowed. The Core Team will go through all contest entries and create a short list of their favourite 5 designs that meet the design and technical requirements of the Template Contest. At 23:59 GMT October 6th 2007 the contest finalists will be revealed in a poll thread on the Joomla! Forums and all five templates will be made available via a demo site provided for the duration of the voting period. Forum members will have exactly one week, until the 23:59 GMT October 13th 2007 to cast a vote for their favourite design. The winner of the competition will be revealed in the final release of Joomla! 1.5. Contest Rules and Requirements Template packages must be installable via the Joomla! 1.5 extension installer. All template files must be licensed under the GNU/GPL version 2. Templates must be an original work of the person making the design entry. Templates must run natively in Joomla! 1.5. They must not require Legacy Mode in order to function. Templates must use the Joomla! sample content as-is and not require any moving/modifying of modules/content. Templates must utilize at least one Joomla! 1.5 template parameter. Templates must provide an example of custom module chrome or template overriding. Templates must be valid XHTML 1.0 and CSS. Templates should look and function similarly in Internet Explorer 6+, FireFox, Safari, and Opera. Templates should not break with any of the sample content. Core Team members may not submit entries in the template contest.

 


Do you want to look sensational with …

Posted by Joomla! - Main - December 5, 2007 on 5:42 am | In Joomla.org | Comments Off Do you want to look sensational? Joomla! today announces the launch of two new products with the Joomla! embroidered logo in its official merchandise range. You can now proudly show your Joomla! colours with an official Joomla! Cap, our Joomla! Laptop Bag, or both! We hope these new products will provide Joomla! fans with a strong visual statement to demonstrate their support. All profits from our online shop go back into the project to further its not-for-profit aims and ambitions. Look cool and support Joomla! at the same time. Joomla! Fitted Cap The ultra-light brushed cotton of this low profile cap looks sensational with the Joomla! embroidered logo. You'll enjoy the comfort of 96% cotton and just enough spandex to provide pleasant flexibility for long-term wear. The NU-FIT band provides a fitted cap look and is designed to absorb moisture while maintaining its shape. You won't believe how comfortable this cap is to wear and you'll look great from the first moment you put it on. Price: $19.95 Joomla! Laptop Messenger Bag If you rely on your laptop, you need a reliable laptop bag. Our Joomla! Laptop Messenger Bag is built for the long haul. With 1680-denier, advanced ballistic nylon and super-tough polyurethane coating on one side for water resistance. The padded computer compartment will hold up to a 15" lap top and is designed to keep it safe, but this versatile travel companion can hold a whole lot more. Two sets of interior organizer pockets help keep everything you need at your fingertips. Measuring 16.25" w x 12" h x 5.75" d, this solid unit features a durable, PVC bottom; an adjustable, padded shoulder strap with a guided release button; a padded handle; superior stitching; and reflective accents. Carry the Joomla! embroidered logo proudly on this Laptop Messenger Bag. Price: $49.95

 


Joomla! 1.0.13 Released

Posted by Joomla! - Main - December 5, 2007 on 5:42 am | In Joomla.org | Comments Off Joomla! 1.0.13 [ Sunglow ] is now available for download. Joomla! 1.0.13 features: Several low-risk security fixes Improved password storage system Easier control over Register Globals Emulation An Itemid backwards compatibility setting Improved administrative session security Improved HTTP/HTTPS switchover support Because Joomla! 1.0.13 is a security release, it is important that you upgrade but we strongly recommend that you take extra precautions when performing this upgrade. This release features several improvements to the password storage system designed to help protect the future security of your Joomla! powered website. These changes will cause compatibility issues with some 3rd Party Extensions, especially bridges. If your Joomla! site utilizes bridges to other applications or extensions that have their own login system such as Community Builder, Virtuemart, or others you should not upgrade your site until those extensions have also been updated. The changes to the password storage system should be transparent to your Joomla! site's users. As users login for the first time after your site has been upgraded, their passwords will automatically be converted from the old password storage system to the new system. Because of this automatic conversion of passwords, it is important that you backup your entire database before performing this upgrade. Once the process of converting passwords has started, it cannot be reversed. Release Information 1.0.13 is available as a full package, which contains all Joomla! files or as patch packages which contain only the files that have changed since previous Joomla! 1.0.x version. 1.0.13 Full Package (http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/joomla/frs/?action=FrsReleaseView release_id=4508) 1.0.13 Patch Packages (http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/joomla/frs/?action=FrsReleaseView release_id=5097) 1.0.13 Version Information (content/view/3669/66/) 1.0.13 Changelog (content/view/3670/78/)