[SPT/CWIS] CWIS 1.4.2 Released

[Michela Missana]

We'd like to upgrade our SPT site to the new version.
I guess it's not possible just  to overwrite the old files, we'll have 
to make a new installation?
And the data on the old mysql database will be preserved? (Of course 
we'll make a backup first).

thank you
michela missana

Edward Almasy ha scritto:

>     CWIS version 1.4.2 has been released, and is now available for
>     download on the Internet Scout web site at:
>       http://scout.wisc.edu/Projects/CWIS/downloads.php
>
>     This is a beta release.  While we have tested the software
>     extensively, there may still be some issues, and we do not
>     recommend this version be installed by those with no
>     technical expertise.  If you are upgrading an existing CWIS
>     or SPT site, please back up your site and database first
>     before upgrading to 1.4.2.
>
>     Highlights of the release include:
>
>       - new optimized, streamlined, and more robust
>             Metadata Tool / cataloging interface
>       - support for per-field permissions for viewing,
>             authoring, and editing
>       - support for custom permission flags
>       - new more-user-friendly Advanced Search interface
>       - new "Recent Searches" display
>       - new anti-bot protections
>       - new resource suggestion and resource problem
>             reporting options
>       - revamped (and much more useful) "Currently Logged
>             In Users" display
>       - event logging support
>
>     The release also includes many minor enchancements, bug fixes,
>     and optimizations, and incorporates all security patches to date.
>
>     An IMPORTANT note:  Version 4.1 or higher of MySQL is now
>     required starting with this version of CWIS.  This will not
>     be an issue for most people because MySQL 5 has been the
>     standard MySQL release for several years, but if you're
>     running on an old web server it's worth double-checking before
>     upgrading.  (Even if you're not upgrading to CWIS 1.4.2 at
>     this time you may want to consider upgrading MySQL, as
>     MySQL AB is no longer supporting pre-4.1 versions at all.)
>
>     After installing the new version, we would ask that you
>     use the "Register with Scout" feature on the Administration
>     menu to let us know you're using the new version of software.
>     It really helps us determine what kind of operating environments
>     the software is running in, and where next to go with development.
>
>     We look forward to your feedback on this new version of CWIS.
>
>     Thanks!
>
>     Ed
>
>
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dott.ssa Michela Missana
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Universita' di Milano
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