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Subtext v1.9.4 "Windward" Edition Released

UPDATE: A fix is now available for the Sitemap issue that many users reported after the original release. Check out the notes here.

Sorry it took so long to get here - but I'm happy to finally announce that the next version of everyone's favorite blog platform is ready to... err... launch! Below are the official release notes for Subtext 1.9.4 "Windward" Edition.

For those keeping track, the official version number for this release is v1.9.4.78, but who's really counting.

Bug Fixes

Feature Requests

Patches

Other Changes

  • Added meta tag Generator with the version of the current engine to page header
  • Added the new XFN icons

 As always, you can grab the latest bits at the Subtext SourceForge site, or just click the link here - [DOWNLOAD].

What others are saying.

# Subtext 1.9.4 (Windward) released
Gravatar CodeClimber
Feb 11, 2007
Subtext 1.9.4 (Windward) released
# New Subtext Release and Notes On Subtext 2.0
Gravatar you've been HAACKED
Feb 12, 2007
New Subtext Release and Notes On Subtext 2.0
# Subtext v1.9.4
Gravatar DotNetKicks.com
Feb 12, 2007
You've been kicked (a good thing) - Trackback from DotNetKicks.com
# Subtext 1.9.4 is available for download
Gravatar idunno.org
Feb 12, 2007
Subtext 1.9.4 is available for download
# Subtext Upgrade
Gravatar Braden's Corner Of The Net
Feb 12, 2007
Subtext Upgrade
# re: Subtext v1.9.4 "Windward" Edition Released
Gravatar Shiva
Feb 12, 2007
This is Great. How do I "upgrade" my existing 1.9.3 install ? Do I have to reinstall the web app and db and migrate the posts using BlogML or is there an easier way ? Please advice.

Thanks
# re: Subtext v1.9.4 "Windward" Edition Released
Gravatar Steve Harman
Feb 13, 2007
@Shiva: You absolutely do NOT need to go through all of that hassle to upgrade. We actually have a pretty clean upgrade process in place, just do the following:
  1. Backup your database!
  2. Take your site offline.
  3. Upload the new files to your webserver, overwriting the existing ones -- but be sure to merge any customized files (like web.config, skins, etc...) using a merge tool. I like WinMerge.
  4. Bring your site back online by removing, or renaming, the App_Offline.htm file from step #2.
  5. Go to your site and you'll be prompted with a screen saying that you blog is in the middle of an upgrade.
  6. You'll need to log in as the Host Admin and then follow the Upgrade Wizard to update your database.

That should be all you have to do. Please let me (and/or the Subtext Dev's ML) know if you run into any issues.

Good Luck!
# SubText 1.9.4 release (with somewhat broken Sitemaps)
Gravatar Bite my bytes
Feb 13, 2007
SubText 1.9.4 release (with somewhat broken Sitemaps)
# re: Subtext v1.9.4 "Windward" Edition Released
Gravatar Shiva
Feb 13, 2007
Ok. Thanks for the instructions. I am on vacation right now, and will be able to try this when I get back next week. I will let you know how it goes !

Google Sitemaps is something I have been waiting for a while now. Good work !

-Shiva
# Upgraded Blog to SubText 1.9.4
Gravatar hacked.brain
Mar 13, 2007
Upgraded Blog to SubText 1.9.4
# Upgraded Blog to SubText 1.9.4
Gravatar WPF Community Bloggers
Mar 13, 2007
Just finished upgrading my blog to SubText 1.9.4 . Please let me know if you run into any problems. So
# re: Subtext v1.9.4 "Windward" Edition Released
Gravatar Paul Wakeford
Mar 28, 2007
Do those upgrade instructions apply to older versions too? I'm running 1.5.2.0. Could they be included in a readme in the release zip file?

Thanks,

Paul
# re: Subtext v1.9.4 "Windward" Edition Released
Gravatar Steve Harman
Mar 28, 2007
@Paul: Upgrading from Subtext pre-1.9.x is a bit more complex b/c you are not only upgrading Subtext... but you're also upgrading the version of the .net Framework that Subtext runs on.

Phil has some good 1.9 upgrade instructions you should check out.

You can also check the Subtext Project - Docs section for more info on upgrading and configuring Subtext.

Feel free to let me (and/or the Subtext Forums) know.
# New Blog Engine
Gravatar rodolfof@blog
Apr 03, 2007
New Blog Engine
# re: Subtext v1.9.4 "Windward" Edition Released
Gravatar Gert Myburgh
Apr 09, 2007
I am a Newbie when it comes to implementing "blogging" on my website. How do I implement your "SubText" blogging software for the first time on my Web site.

Thanks a lot for any help you can give me.
# re: Subtext v1.9.4 "Windward" Edition Released
Gravatar Steve Harman
Apr 09, 2007
Gert: First let me say, welcome aboard!

There are some pretty good step-by-step guides for installing and configuring Subtext on our website. There is a Docs link at the top that will take you where you need to go.

You can also check out the Wiki... which is also available from the Subtext site.

Please let me know if you have more questions. Also, you can post questions to our Open Discussion Forum.

Good luck!
# re: Subtext v1.9.4 "Windward" Edition Released
Gravatar test
May 03, 2007
test comments
# re: Subtext v1.9.4 "Windward" Edition Released
Gravatar Steve Harman
May 03, 2007
Well, it worked... whoever you are (testing comments on my blog). :)
# Blatent ad :) Subtext 1.9.4 is out
Gravatar The Coffeehouse
Jun 13, 2007
# re: Subtext v1.9.4 "Windward" Edition Released
Gravatar Golf Scramble
Oct 16, 2007
"Well, it worked... whoever you are (testing comments on my blog). :)" Friggin Hillarious!

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