WordPress version 2.6.1 was released yesterday – this blog has upgraded. I’ve not experienced any problems with the upgrade at all. This is not a mandatory or security upgrade at all – you’re safe not to do the upgrade, if you don’t want to (doesn’t it feel like we JUST upgraded to 2.5 …then 2.6..now…? haha). It’s more of a maintenance update, as reported by Keith @ WTC.
Upgraded: WordPress 2.6.1
The official WordPress blog reports: “If you’re happy with 2.6, however, keep on using it. You need not upgrade to 2.6.1 if 2.6 is getting the job done.”
Some of the main updates to this version are:
- Some improvements for international users
- Permalink fix for those using IIS hosting configurations
- The red marker for plugins that need updates sometimes didn’t go away, even after you updated the plugin. That’s been fixed – it should go away now. (yay)
- Links were not assigned to the default Link Category once a Link Category was deleted. Now they are.
Check out a full listing of bugs fixed in 2.6.1.
Download WordPress 2.6.1 and have fun!
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4:46 pm on August 15th, 2008
Hey Lisa, Thanks for the share, I did the upgrade earlier, I thought it was for security!! lol i even posted about it
By the way did you change the looks of your blog?! looks nice
5:07 pm on August 15th, 2008
When in doubt…upgrade
And yea, I did change the design here about a month ago – - thank you!
2:37 pm on August 17th, 2008
Hi Lisa.
First, I have to apologize for my English, I know it is not prefect because of my mother tongue which is Spanish.
Second, I have to say that your blog looks awesome.
Third, I wonder if you could please tech me how to use Wordpress, because I was told to create a blog, but I dunno how to do it even if I never heard about Wordpress. Recently I realized about it, and I found yours.
Thanks for everything.
Al the best, best wishes
3:54 am on August 29th, 2008
Thanks this answered my question. I’ve been having that Upgrade to 2.6.1 for a few days. But I felt like: is it even worth it? Should I even upgrade it?
Since we are on the topic of WP and you seem to be very knowledgeable. I assume this blog is custom made, its theme and all. Do you discuss this in your book? How to make your own custom themes?
Is there a way to make your blog look more like a website?
11:27 am on September 2nd, 2008
Lisa -
I’m trying to publish my first podcast, using WordPress 2.6, xMark theme, and PowerPress. I cannot find a feed address. All the suggestions at WP Forum don’t work. Is this a problem with WP 2.6? With xMark? Grateful if you could help. Thanks
3:07 am on September 3rd, 2008
I have your book “Wordpress for Dummies”, it has been extremely helpful. I am getting an “Not found” message when I try to create a blog based on the instructions in the book. I create my front page but the blog is giving me a not found page message. Any advice you can give would be extremely helpful.
Thank you
9:19 pm on September 10th, 2008
and now come 2.6.2 :”> yah yah..upgrade again..
6:06 pm on September 13th, 2008
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