Official info page for this release: http://b2evolution.net/downloads/6-5-0-stable (updated even after release)
This is the official b2evolution version 6 stable release.
Installation
Our easy installation guide will provide step by step instructions to get you started with b2evolution:
http://b2evolution.net/man/installation-upgrade/new-install/installation-guide
Upgrade
If you're running version 5.1.0 or later, feel free to use the Auto Upgrade procedure for a quick and automated upgrade: http://b2evolution.net/man/auto-upgrade-procedure
In any case, all the upgrade options are outlined here:
http://b2evolution.net/man/installation-upgrade/upgrading/
IMPORTANT:
- If you have been using previous v6 beta versions, you should delete the
boostrap_*skin folders before installing this version. Otherwise you will have old files interfering with the new ones. - Many root files are no longer needed in this version and should ideally be deleted from your web server.
- You should use the provided tool to convert your database to UTF-8. Please check these instructions: http://b2evolution.net/man/upgrade-to-version-6
Changes
In addition to what's been introduced in [[6-4-4-beta]]:
- Enhanced collections list
- Enhanced user groups list
- Enhanced post edit screen
- Enhanced comment edit screen
- Enhanced Forums skin
- Widgets
- Enhanced User Avatars widget
- Enhanced Item List widget
- New Image widget, different from Logo Title widget
- UI Cleanup
- Bug fixes...