View Full Version : So who is installing the beta?
How many of you are actually installing the beta? Been thinking about trying it out, but not sure yet.
Almotmaiz.Net
14 Nov 2009, 12:49
1+
I'm updating my mod. to get working on 4.0.x
HMBeaty
14 Nov 2009, 12:52
I have it installed on my test site trying to figure things out, then, eventually upgrade my modifications
netcommander
14 Nov 2009, 12:54
i've installed and testing it looks nice
Glad to hear that the modders are already looking into updating their mods.
ForumsMods
14 Nov 2009, 12:56
I instaleld it. I am planning to do in my live site once I update my hacks.
mcyates
14 Nov 2009, 12:57
I am but need my PHP updated to version 5.2
On my local dev instance ?
Yep.
On a live/production environment ?
Not until 4.1 or 4.2 :)
If I'm not mistaking, we're allowed to have a 'test' forum for testing purposes, right?
EidolonAH
14 Nov 2009, 13:03
I have it installed on local, trying to get a handle on the new stylevars for updating skins, WOW, it's going to be a long hard road.
James Birkett
14 Nov 2009, 13:23
If I'm not mistaking, we're allowed to have a 'test' forum for testing purposes, right?
Yes.
I'm still learning stylevars also. It's definitely looking good though.
Swampfox
14 Nov 2009, 13:26
Ill be installing it as a test site to see if I can tweak the style into something acceptable
my biggest gripe is that the usernames are much less prominant
EidolonAH
14 Nov 2009, 14:07
If I'm not mistaking, we're allowed to have a 'test' forum for testing purposes, right?
We are not allowed a test site on the internet without a license for it, you need to set-up a test site on localhost using something like xampp.
We are not allowed a test site on the internet without a license for it, you need to set-up a test site on localhost using something like xampp.
I thought your allowed too as long as you htaccess your test site?
EidolonAH
14 Nov 2009, 14:37
I thought your allowed too as long as you htaccess your test site?
That's what I believed as well, this very issue was raised on .com, Steve said that we were not allowed to do it, a test site on the net will need a license. I figure it's safer not to take the risk really, I took down my internet test site just in case! Everythng we could do on a net test site can be tested on localhost so we don't lose anything, it's up to the individual if they want to take the chance.
That's what I believed as well, this very issue was raised on .com, Steve said that we were not allowed to do it, a test site on the net will need a license.
You are allowed a test installation, but it must not be available to the public. A public test forum would need a licence.
TheLastSuperman
14 Nov 2009, 16:09
Installing for a friend to test today, had to save a forum last night who tried to upgrade :( http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?p=1914110 it seems Fresh Installs are going very well but upgrades are not... please DISABLE all mods before proceeding with it!!
Mike
No one should be trying to upgrade a LIVE forum, thats just asking for trouble. Its a beta, not a stable release.
TheLastSuperman
14 Nov 2009, 16:14
I have it installed on local, trying to get a handle on the new stylevars for updating skins, WOW, it's going to be a long hard road.
Agreed :( but let's get going lol :D
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No one should be trying to upgrade a LIVE forum, thats just asking for trouble. Its a beta, not a stable release.
Just saw this lol but I AGREE 100% !!!!!!!
Vaupell
14 Nov 2009, 17:42
No one should be trying to upgrade a LIVE forum, thats just asking for trouble. Its a beta, not a stable release.
I downloaded my forum and SQL db, running a local XAMPP server
with a identical copy of my sites, then upgradeing local before doing it live.
That way if a problem will occour, i know about it before i go live..
and by the time its going live, i would have worked around it aswell.
But unfortunally getting alot of problems upgradeing my "identical" backup of backup. :p
to 4.x and again fresh install is fine, but a hassle matching the db content from 3.8.
But im sure the guys at vb will come up with something fun before the gold release.
I'm running it on my live site but I have always ran betas on my live site since I started using this software 5 years ago. I enjoy the challenge. :D
raistlinthewiz
15 Nov 2009, 01:13
i'm also on live because i had somewhat customized vbulletin integrated site. so i gone live and now migrating & re-implementing my custom parts. going all well (well there's bugs out but no killers ones yet)
Twilkey
15 Nov 2009, 04:19
I am installing this on 2 sites. However, neither will be live till 4.0 is stable, which if the Jelsoft staff is correct should be before the end of the year. Lets all prey it is that soon.
That's what I believed as well, this very issue was raised on .com, Steve said that we were not allowed to do it, a test site on the net will need a license. I figure it's safer not to take the risk really, I took down my internet test site just in case! Everythng we could do on a net test site can be tested on localhost so we don't lose anything, it's up to the individual if they want to take the chance.
If you're referring to what I think you are referring to, that was a thread where a skin designer had been running an illegal second installation to showcase his product.
That's not htaccess protected from the public.
nomoreturn
15 Nov 2009, 05:20
Installed vb 4 if some one wanna see my site plz visit at www.mastdunya.com
Delilahs
15 Nov 2009, 06:12
My site is also live, I upgraded from a basic install of 3.84 with mods disabled, it's gone down well with the members as well, even though I had to start from scratch.
mokujin
15 Nov 2009, 08:35
installed on PC :D
EidolonAH
15 Nov 2009, 10:50
If you're referring to what I think you are referring to, that was a thread where a skin designer had been running an illegal second installation to showcase his product.
You know, I think you are right there, yes, and it would go a long way to explain my confusion at Paul's response. Oh well, localhost is good enough for me.
Mastergumble
15 Nov 2009, 14:16
No one should be trying to upgrade a LIVE forum, thats just asking for trouble. Its a beta, not a stable release.
Database error in vBulletin 4.0.0 Beta 3:
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ShadowStalker
16 Nov 2009, 08:04
Database error in vBulletin 4.0.0 Beta 3:
Invalid SQL:
SELECT category, parentnode FROM xxxxx_cms_category WHERE categoryid = index.php;
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All vBulletin 4.0 Beta questions should be posted at vBulletin.com (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?147-vB-4-0-Beta) since they are the ones in charge of the software.
I will be testing this out on a test forum tomorrow. I'll do a clean install and then take it down and then upgrade my forum (still on the test site) to see how things are working out. I am interested in seeing how things look from the back end.
Still amazes me that people run Beta on their live sites. I understand the desire for a challenge, but I don't want to disrupt the flow of traffic my users generate because I decide to try something that isn't stable. Not to mention, there are only a few plug-ins I really need on my site and until they are updated for vB 4.0, no way am I switching over.
I would try it out if I could, since my vb3 license hasn't expired yet, but it doesn't look like I have access to download the beta. Can anyone confirm that you need to have pre-ordered vb4 to get the beta? I definitely don't want to pay extra money for the vB4 license at this time, since vB4 seems like an identical copy of vb3 with a re-worked backend and templating system. My site currently has over 100 modifications, some of them custom, and I don't think a conversion to vB4 would be possible without data & feature loss :(
ShadowStalker
16 Nov 2009, 21:22
You need to have purchased it to be able to download the Beta.
SocialNetworkBuzz
18 Nov 2009, 10:23
I'm running it as my production forum, 100k registered accounts. No issues other then the common it's ugly or hard to find things comments.
static-skillz
18 Nov 2009, 11:34
Yes.
I'm still learning stylevars also. It's definitely looking good though.
Might look easier to use, but I have to update about 10 different sites for ones I own, or am staff on, so I'm a little annoyed that theres not any way to use older styles.
Just installed vb4 beta 3. :) wondering when will the coders start making vb4 plugins.
www.sgpspclub.com
NCJeepin
18 Nov 2009, 15:10
I've got a test forum thats live.. working nicely... I'm ready for some good quality styles and a nice chat box...
s0lidgr0und
18 Nov 2009, 15:43
I installed mine. I'm still trying to get a feel for it.
Brandon Sheley
18 Nov 2009, 15:48
I had to old clients contact me yesterday, they both tried to update to 4.0..lol
one had vbseo and no backup
their forum is up, but no mods are working now
Just installed vb4 beta 3. :) wondering when will the coders start making vb4 plugins.
www.sgpspclub.com
I've started allready, but i'll release them after vB4 gets Goldstatus
Delilahs
18 Nov 2009, 20:31
Mine is a live site.
robbiefritz
19 Nov 2009, 23:15
Installed on my test site.
Dflow75
20 Nov 2009, 00:22
Me I'm installing it.
Alex@Mk3OC
20 Nov 2009, 13:52
Got it running on my test forum, only using it to learn and create some styles for, as need mods before I can go live with it
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