Chyrp 2.5 Beta 2 Released

"This changes everything. Again!"

I'm just kidding, that's a quote taken from Apple when they introduced iPhone 4. However this release does indeed bring a lot improvements with it. We've been struggling to get this out earlier but failed. We acknowledge it and hope you forgive us, however, we're glad with what we've achieved so far and so should you. Chyrp 2.5 Beta 2 adds another layer of excitement by featuring the Firecrest new theme named after Chyrp 2.5. Along Firecrest I want to point out the newly developed Like module that is part of Chyrp now. For a full list of changes check out the changes log file.

Moving forward, first of all we hope you'll like Firecrest Theme. If there's a tiny chance you won't, good old Stardust will shortly be available for download from Extend/Themes and you can revert back to it. Second of all, we really count on your overall feedback. Keep in mind that all this progress wouldn't be possible if it wasn't for each and everyone of you sending over suggestions, reports addressing issues and last be certainly not the least, your emails commending our effort to keep this awesome blogging engine alive. I'm truly grateful to ya'll. Keep 'em coming.

Finally, the upgrade process for 2.5b1 users should be pretty straightforward. Normally you'll get the notification that there's a new version available. Before clicking that, make sure you backup your install just in case something goes bad. We fixed couple of issues in the Upgrader.php itself, hence we recommend you backup first.

Chyrp 2.1 users, if you haven't upgraded to 2.1.2 yet, please do so. If for any reason Firecrest may look too tempting you can easily upgrade to 2.5b2 though we would rather have you be patient for a little longer. Once 2.5 gets close to Final, you'll get your chance of trying Firecrest too. ;)

Now head over to download page and grab your Chyrp 2.5b2 copy.

Happy tumblogging!

• Arian


Comments

  1. Upgraded okay, will test and report back. Thanks :-)

    kbmonkey on
  2. I've been using tumblr for the time being, but after seeing the demo with the new theme, I am quite excited to try out Chyrp again! (I remember using it when it was first around!) It has definitely come a long way.

    Amanda M on
  3. thanks for Chyrp and love it! but i have troublem T_T

    Warning: file_get_contents() [function.file-get-contents]: URL file-access is disabled in the server configuration in /home/hanr/public_html/blog/includes/helpers.php on line 1670 Warning: file_get_contents(http://api.chyrp.net/v1/chyrp_version.php) [function.file-get-contents]: failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /home/hanr/public_html/blog/includes/helpers.php on line 1670

    what should i do?

    R on
  4. This look like a great blogging platform. Thanks!

    Terry on
  5. Hi guys, I'm am a total newbie to Chyrp, and would like to know HOW to upgrade from 2.1.2 to 2.5b if there is content in the 2.1.2 install? My host has the simple script install for 2.1.2 and trying to upgrade through cpanel is not possible as it is not offered. So - do we simply copy 2.5b files into existing 2.1.2 folder and execute upgrade.php or ? That fails... love some thoughts or instructions! Cheers!

    Greg on
  6. hey greg, since chyrp 2.5 isn't stable yet it isn't offered through one click installers. instructions are here: https://github.com/chyrp/chyrp/wiki/How-to-Upgrade-Chyrp

    jack on
  7. Thanks for this! The Forum is very slow about answers. Questions:

    1. How does one zip-up a file from inside cpanel and File Manager, please?

    2. Do you address somewhere how to create multiple blogs, for different domains, with Chyrp?

    Thanks!

    HandyGeek on
  8. I would hate to be this guy, but I would really like to get started with the things I wish to do with chyrp but I feel that I wont be able to until I cannot login to my forum account... I have yet to receive any sort of account activation info. Is there something wrong with the forums? Any help would be great!

    BMRX on
  9. @BMRX, you should be able to login now. Sorry for the inconveniences.

    Arian Xhezairi on
  10. Hello, I am having the same trouble. Unable to register/login. Any help much appreciated

    AntKnight on
  11. @AntKnight I fixed your login issue. Sorry for the troubles.

    Arian Xhezairi on
  12. Hello, i am delighted by this piece of code. Have been playing with the TWIG and it is easy as hell... i had the opportunity to finally find a way to intergrate my otherwise custom html and css, javascript patterns to organised locations in a theme. This will go really far for you guys... Well done and - i hope soon will be submitting themes.

    One idea - create a proper site editor - like jsfiddle for example

    Thank you!

    Andreas on