Joomla Announcements

1. Joomla 2.5.1 Released

   

   The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 2.5.1. This is a security release. The Production Leadership Team's goal is to continue to provide regular, frequent updates to the Joomla community. Learn more about Joomla! developement at the Developer Site.

   The update process is very simple, and complete instructions are available here. Note that there are now easier and better ways of updating than FTPing the files.

   Download

   New Installations: Click here to download Joomla 2.5.1 (Full package) »

   Update Package: Click here to download Joomla 2.5.1 (Update package) »

   Note: Please read the update instructions before updating.

   Instructions

   • New installation and technical requirements
     
   • Migration from Joomla! 1.5.x

   Want to test drive Joomla? Try the online demo or the Joomla JumpBox. Documentation is available for beginners.

   Please note that you should always backup your site before upgrading.

   Release Notes

   Check the Joomla 2.5.1 Post-Release FAQs to see if there are important items and helpful hints discovered after the release.

   Statistics for the 2.5.1 release period (24 January 2012 to 2 February 2012)

   • Joomla 2.5.1 contains:
     
     • 2 security issues fixed
     • 30 tracker issues fixed

   Joomla 2.5.1 uses version 11.4 of the Joomlal Platform.

   Security Issues Fixed

   • Low Priority - Core - Information Disclosure. More information »
   • Low Priority - Core - Information Disclosure. More information »

   Tracker Issues Fixed

   Category	Summary	Link
   27842	Batch processing broken	Administration
   27844	Version Module for Admin to show Joomla version in Footer admin Template	Administration
   27868	Joomla 1.7.x batch processing allow move items to trashed categories	Administration
   27893	New version module interferes with license notice in Hathor	Administration
   27941	Add warning/no warning icons on Database screen	Administration
   27818	Update 1.7 strings to 2.5	Code Quality
   27829	$app variable can possibly not be set causing a PHP error	Code Quality
   26986	Batch processing of articles doesn't work for users with restricted rights	Components
   27581	Basic Search contact search is broken	Components
   27700	com_redirect redirects should use 301 redirect not 303	Components
   27872	Error in Banner Track Clicks	Components
   27886	An unpublished linked contact leads to articles not being displayed.	Components
   27774	Joomla on Windows Azure - Load time is slow	Database
   27890	mod_menu invalid rendering of items of type alias and url	Front End
   27887	Extension Manager: Database does not fix update problem	Installation
   27895	Version Number Module Not Assigned to Menus	Installation
   27916	Path of home sub-menu items contain "News Feeds"	Installation
   27919	Extension Manager: Database does not fix text filter problem	Installation
   27920	Update SQL query requires temp table permissions	Installation
   27880	Please first make a selection from the lis't: Huge error on 40+ sites	Javascript
   27905	Upgrade MooTools to version 1.4.3	Javascript
   27796	COM_USERS_FITLER_NOTES	Languages
   27929	*Installing sample data and defining as site lang another lang then English breaks links	Languages
   27864	User profile page does not HTML escape the user's name	Layouts
   27873	The related articles modules (mod_related_items) are not showing	Modules
   27896	mod_search head search link title not escaped	Modules
   27662	Can't update #__update_sites table at extension install on SQL Server	Plugins
   27862	Code error plgUserProfile line 188	Plugins
   27885	TinyMCE settings in SQL don't reflect recent changes in options.	SQL Files
   27938	labels missing for Smart Search / Finder module	Templates

    

   Joomla! Bug Squad

   Thanks to the Joomla Bug Squad for their dedicated efforts investigating reports, fixing problems, and applying patches to Joomla. If you find a bug in Joomla, please report it on the Joomla! CMS Issue Tracker.

   Active members of the Joomla Bug Squad during this last release cycle include: A Firoozmandan, Akarawuth Tamrareang, Alain Rivest, Andrea Tarr, Andrew Eddie, Ashwin Date, Bill Richardson, Brian Teeman, Chris Davenport, Christophe Demko, Denise McLaurin, Dennis Hermacki, Elin Waring, Emerson Rocha Luiz, Francisco Marzoa, Ian MacLennan, Jacob Waisner, Jacques Rentzke, James Brice, Janich Rasmussen, Jean-Marie Simonet, Jennifer Marriott, Jeremy Wilken, Kevin Griffiths, Loyd Headrick, Mark Dexter, Matt Thomas, Michael Babker, Mutuga Kigumi, Neil McNulty, Nikolai Plath, Ofer Cohen, Prasit Gebsaap, Rachmat Wakjaer, Rob Clayburn, Roland Dalmulder, Rouven Weßling, Rune Sjøen, Samuel Moffatt, Shaun Maunder, Sudhi Seshachala, Tim Plummer, Tom Fuller, Troy Hall, Viet Hoang Vu.

   Bug Squad Leadership: Mark Dexter Coordinator; Elin Waring and Marijke Stuivenberg, Team Leaders.

   Joomla! Security Strike Team

   A big thanks to the Joomla! Security Strike Team for their ongoing work to keep Joomla secure. Members include: Airton Torres, Alan Langford, Bill Richardson, Elin Waring, Jason Kendall, Marijke Stuivenberg, Mark Dexter, Omar Ramos, Rouven Weßling, Samuel Moffatt.

2. Joomla 1.7.5 Released

   

   The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 1.7.5. This is a security release.

   Note that most users should update their sites to version 2.5.1 instead, which is now released. Version 1.7.5 is only intended for those users who for some reason are unable to update to version 2.5.1. Version 1.7 will reach end of life on 24 February 2012.

   The Production Leadership Team's goal is to continue to provide regular, frequent updates to the Joomla community. Learn more about Joomla! developement at the Developer Site.

   If you are upgrading your existing 1.7 site, you should be aware that the method of upgrading has changed since Joomla 1.5 so we recommend you look at the instructions.

   Download

   Click here to download Joomla 1.7.5 (Full package) »

   Click here to download Joomla 1.7.5 (Upgrade packages) »

   Instructions

   • New installation and technical requirements
   • Upgrade from an existing Joomla 1.7 version
   • Migration from Joomla! 1.5.x

   Want to test drive Joomla? Try the online demo or the Joomla JumpBox. Documentation is available for beginners.

   Please note that you should always backup your site before upgrading.

   Release Notes

   Check the Joomla 1.7.5 Post-Release FAQs to see if there are important items and helpful hints discovered after the release.

   Statistics for the 1.7.5 release

   • Joomla 1.7.5 contains:
     
     • 3 security issues fixed

   Security

   • Low Priority - Core - Information Disclosure. More information »
   • Low Priority - Core - Information Disclosure. More information »
   • Low Priority - Core - Information Disclosure. More information »

   Joomla! Bug Squad

   Thanks to the Joomla Bug Squad for their dedicated efforts investigating reports, fixing problems, and applying patches to Joomla. If you find a bug in Joomla, please report it on the CMS Issue Tracker.

   Active members of the Joomla Bug Squad during this last release cycle include: A Firoozmandan, Akarawuth Tamrareang, Alain Rivest, Andrea Tarr, Andrew Eddie, Ashwin Date, Bill Richardson, Brian Teeman, Chris Davenport, Christophe Demko, Denise McLaurin, Dennis Hermacki, Elin Waring, Emerson Rocha Luiz, Francisco Marzoa, Ian MacLennan, Jacob Waisner, Jacques Rentzke, James Brice, Janich Rasmussen, Jean-Marie Simonet, Jennifer Marriott, Jeremy Wilken, Kevin Griffiths, Loyd Headrick, Mark Dexter, Matt Thomas, Michael Babker, Mutuga Kigumi, Neil McNulty, Nikolai Plath, Ofer Cohen, Prasit Gebsaap, Rachmat Wakjaer, Rob Clayburn, Roland Dalmulder, Rouven Weßling, Rune Sjøen, Samuel Moffatt, Shaun Maunder, Sudhi Seshachala, Tim Plummer, Tom Fuller, Troy Hall, Viet Hoang Vu.

   Bug Squad Leadership: Mark Dexter Coordinator; Elin Waring and Marijke Stuivenberg, Team Leaders.

   Joomla! Security Strike Team

   A big thanks to the Joomla! Security Strike Team for their ongoing work to keep Joomla secure. Members include: Airton Torres, Alan Langford, Bill Richardson, Elin Waring, Jason Kendall, Marijke Stuivenberg, Mark Dexter, Omar Ramos, Rouven Weßling, Samuel Moffatt.

3. Joomla Community Magazine | February 2012

   

   
   The February issue of the Joomla Community Magazine is here!

   Our stories:

   EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION

   Open Minds, by Alice Grevet

   FEATURE STORIES

   JAB is not Just Another Beer!, by Dianne Henning

   5 Great SEO Resources: Be Your Very Own SEO Expert for Free, by Milena Mitova

   The Roadmap For a Great Joomla! 3.0 UX, by Paul Orwig

   LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS

   Leadership Highlights from January 2012, by Alice Grevet

   ADMINISTRATORS TOOLKIT

   Joomla ACL: Access Levels, by Jen Kramer

   THE JOOMLA! HAIKUS

   Post your haikus for February, by Paul Orwig

   WEBSITE CASE STUDIES

   Website Case Study: FTSE Global Markets, by Dianne Henning

   HELP WANTED

   The Joomla! Project Wants You - February 2012, by Paul Orwig

   DID YOU KNOW...?

   Help! With 1.7 Out and 2.5 Just In, What Should I Do? Upgrade or Wait?, by Milena Mitova

   JOOMLA! EVENTS AND USER GROUPS

   JoomlaDay events: From Bangkok to Guatemala City, by Jacques Rentzke

   DEVELOPERS WORKBENCH

   Developing a Smart Search Plugin, by Michael Babker

   Customizing an Extension's Edit Screen, by Randy Carey

   BUSINESS MATTERS

   Microformats – a way to display more content in the search engines, by Grigor Mihov

   JOOMLA! IN THE PRESS/MEDIA

   Joomla! in the Press/Media - February 2012, by Mark W. Bender

   JOOMLA! BOOKS

   Download the Free Joomla! 2.5 - Beginner's Guide, by Hagen Graf

    

   In our next issue

   We want to publish your Joomla! story in the next JCM issue! So take a look at our Author Resources content to get a better idea of what we are looking for, and then register to become a JCM author and submit your Joomla! story!