Official info page for this release: http://b2evolution.net/downloads/6-6-5-stable (updated even after release)
This is a stable release and is recommended for all users.
This release includes fixes for all bugs that have been reported on version 6.6+ so far.
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 features of version [[6-6-4-stable]]:
- Added ((comments-feedback-area badges to alert about meta comments)) and meta comments navigation links. (more to come in next point release).
- Enhanced Post Edit screen.
- Enhanced Duplicate Post feature, allowing to link files from original.
- Clarified presentation of ((list-of-permissions advanced permissions)) in several places.
- Allowing to connect posts to a parent post. Enable "Use Parent ID" in the ((item-type-form)) for this to work. (more uses of this feature in next point release).
- Many small UI improvements.
- Many small bug fixes.