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++ This is the official OpenACS 4.5 release. This release has been subjected + to an organized test effort, but please bear in mind that we are still + in the process of developing testing tools, methodology, and scripts. + +
++ Please report bugs using our + + + Software Development Manager + at the +OpenACS website +. The latest + information on installing this alpha release under Oracle 8.1.6/7 + or PostgreSQL 7.1.* can be found there as well. Currently the + toolkit will not install under Oracle 9i due to Oracle having made + "delete" an illegal name for PL/SQL procedures and functions. + +
++ Some users have reported success running OpenACS 4.5 under PostgreSQL 7.2, but + there may still be some undetected problems with this platform. + +
++ You may want to begin by reading our installation documentation for + +Installing on Unix/Linux + or +Installing on Windows +. Note + that the Windows documentation is not current for OpenACS 4.5, + but an alternative is to use John Sequeira's +Oasis VM + project +. + +
++ After installation, the full documentation set can be found by visiting + http://[your-host]/doc. Not all pieces are updated for OpenACS 4.5 at + this moment. + +
++ If you're using Oracle 8.1.6 or 8.1.7 Enterprise Edition you may want + to uncomment the SQL that causes InterMedia to keep online searching + online while indexing. The feature doesn't exist in Standard Edition + and OpenACS 4.5 now defaults to being loadable in SE. Just grep for + 'sync' to find the code. + +
++ Also be sure to read the documentation in the Site Wide Search + package's sql/oracle directory. The APM doesn't execute the SQL for + this package, in part due to the fact that some steps need to be run + as the Oracle user 'ctxsys'. + +
++ If you're using PostgreSQL be sure to read the documentation on + installing the Open FTS driver for OpenACS. It's included in the + package as a text file and is also summarized at the end of the + installation documentation in the section, +Set Up OpenFTS +. As with the Oracle version, there + are steps you must take manually in order to get this feature + working. + +
++ +
+We now maintain our + +test results + +using a custom OpenACS 4.5 package developed by + +OpenMSG +. As can be seen from the notes, there are +still some serious outstanding bugs in this release. If you don't like this state of affairs consider +volunteering to help out. Just drop the +project manager + a +quick note and you'll be signed up more quickly than you can say "wait! I've changed my mind!" + + +
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+ This is a final release of OpenACS 4.6.2. This release has been subjected + to an organized test effort, but please bear in mind that we are still + in the process of developing testing tools, methodology, and scripts. +
+ Please report bugs using our + + Bug Tracker at the OpenACS website. This version + of the OpenACS Toolkit supports PostgreSQL 7.2.3 and 7.3.2, and + Oracle 8i. It will not work with Oracle 9i (support is planned for + OpenACS 4.7.) +
+ Upgrading from OpenACS 4.6.1 +
+ OpenACS 4.6.2 includes key datamodel changes to acs-kernel and other + packages. Your first step after downloading OpenACS 4.6.2 and restarting + AOLserver should be to visit the Package Manager, click on the "install + packages" link, and select the checkbox to upgrade acs-kernel. After + acs-kernel has been upgraded, return to the "install packages" page and + select the checkboxes for all other packages you have installed that + need upgrading (they are marked "upgrade" rather than "new install") and + perform the upgrade step. +
+ After packages have been upgraded, your installation should run without + problems. +
+ You may want to begin by reading our installation documentation for + Chapter 3. Note that the Windows documentation is + not current for OpenACS 4.6.2, but an alternative is to use John + Sequeira's Oasis VM + project. +
+ After installation, the full documentation set can be found by visiting + http://[your-host]/doc. Not all pieces are updated for OpenACS 4.6.2 at + this moment. +
+ If you're using Oracle 8.1.6 or 8.1.7 Enterprise Edition you may want + to uncomment the SQL that causes InterMedia to keep online searching + online while indexing. The feature doesn't exist in Standard Edition + and OpenACS 4.6.2 now defaults to being loadable in SE. Just grep for + 'sync' to find the code. +
+ Also be sure to read the documentation in the Site Wide Search + package's sql/oracle directory. The APM doesn't execute the SQL for + this package, in part due to the fact that some steps need to be run + as the Oracle user 'ctxsys'. +
+ If you're using PostgreSQL be sure to read the documentation on + installing the Open FTS driver for OpenACS. It's included in the + package as a text file and is also summarized at the end of the + installation documentation in the section, 4. As with the Oracle version, there + are steps you must take manually in order to get this feature + working. +
+ + OpenMSG has organized the + OpenACS 4.6.2 testing process with test servers provided by + Hub.org. Visit the acceptance test server to + see the current status of various packages. This may not be a + permanent link. If it's not working, do a search of the OpenACS forums. + +
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++ This is a final release of OpenACS 4.6.3. This release has been subjected + to an organized test effort, but please bear in mind that we are still + in the process of developing testing tools, methodology, and scripts. + +
++ Please report bugs using our + + + Bug Tracker + at the +OpenACS website +. This version + of the OpenACS Toolkit supports PostgreSQL 7.2.3 and 7.3.2, and + Oracle 8i. It will not work with Oracle 9i (support is planned for + OpenACS 4.7.) + +
++ + +Upgrading from OpenACS 4.x + + + +
++ OpenACS 4.6.3 includes key datamodel changes to acs-kernel and other + packages. Your first step after downloading OpenACS 4.6.3 and restarting + AOLserver should be to visit the Package Manager, click on the "install + packages" link, and select the checkbox to upgrade acs-kernel. After + acs-kernel has been upgraded, return to the "install packages" page and + select the checkboxes for all other packages you have installed that + need upgrading (they are marked "upgrade" rather than "new install") and + perform the upgrade step. + +
++ After packages have been upgraded, your installation should run without + problems. + +
+ + ++ You may want to begin by reading our installation documentation for + +Unix, Windows, and Mac OS X. + +
++ After installation, the full documentation set can be found by visiting + http://[your-host]/doc. Installation and maintenance documents are current for 4.6.3 but other documentation may lag behind. + +
++ If you're using Oracle 8.1.6 or 8.1.7 Enterprise Edition you may want + to uncomment the SQL that causes InterMedia to keep online searching + online while indexing. The feature doesn't exist in Standard Edition + and OpenACS 4.6.3 now defaults to being loadable in SE. Just grep for + 'sync' to find the code. + +
++ Also be sure to read the documentation in the Site Wide Search + package's sql/oracle directory. The APM doesn't execute the SQL for + this package, in part due to the fact that some steps need to be run + as the Oracle user 'ctxsys'. + +
++ If you're using PostgreSQL be sure to read the documentation on + installing the Open FTS driver for OpenACS. It's included in the + package as a text file and is also summarized at the end of the + installation documentation in the section, +4 +. As with the Oracle version, there + are steps you must take manually in order to get this feature + working. + +
++ dotLRN 1.0 is an e-learning solution + from MIT based on OpenACS 4.6.3 + The +dotLRN 1.0 + testing effort + was organized by Bart + Teeuwisse and made use of +the OpenACS Bug + Tracker + and +OpenACS test + servers + hosted by +Collaboraid +. + +
++ This is a final release of OpenACS 4.6. This release has been subjected + to an organized test effort, but please bear in mind that we are still + in the process of developing testing tools, methodology, and scripts. +
+ Please report bugs using our + + Software Development Manager at the OpenACS website. The latest + information on installing this release under Oracle 8.1.6/7 + or PostgreSQL 7.1.* can be found there as well. Currently the + toolkit will not install under Oracle 9i due to Oracle having made + "delete" an illegal name for PL/SQL procedures and functions. +
+ You may want to begin by reading our installation documentation for + Installing on Unix/Linux or Installing on Windows. Note + that the Windows documentation is not current for OpenACS 4.6, + but an alternative is to use John Sequeira's Oasis VM + project. +
+ After installation, the full documentation set can be found by visiting + http://[your-host]/doc. Not all pieces are updated for OpenACS 4.6 at + this moment. +
+ If you're using Oracle 8.1.6 or 8.1.7 Enterprise Edition you may want + to uncomment the SQL that causes InterMedia to keep online searching + online while indexing. The feature doesn't exist in Standard Edition + and OpenACS 4.6 now defaults to being loadable in SE. Just grep for + 'sync' to find the code. +
+ Also be sure to read the documentation in the Site Wide Search + package's sql/oracle directory. The APM doesn't execute the SQL for + this package, in part due to the fact that some steps need to be run + as the Oracle user 'ctxsys'. +
+ If you're using PostgreSQL be sure to read the documentation on + installing the Open FTS driver for OpenACS. It's included in the + package as a text file and is also summarized at the end of the + installation documentation in the section, Set Up OpenFTS. As with the Oracle version, there + are steps you must take manually in order to get this feature + working. +
+ Here are some notes from our testing group. While not quite up to + date it should give you some ideas of where things stand. +
+ Summarised Testing Status + +Skin +Minimal +Release w/caution +Comments: + +Package: Page +Test Coverage: Minimal +Release w/caution +Comments: + +Package: Bboard +Test Coverage: Reasonable +Suggested Status: Alpha +Comments: + +Package: Static Pages +Test Coverage: Minimal +Suggested Status: Release w/caution +Comments: + +Package: Ticket Tracker +Test Coverage: Reasonable +Suggested Status: Alpha +Comments: Don tested personally + +Package: Ticket Tracker Lite +Test Coverage: Unknown +Suggested Status: +Comments: + +Package: Acs-lang +Test Coverage: Reasonable +Suggested Status: Alpha +Comments: Oracle only + +Package: Simple-survey +Test Coverage: Reasonable +Suggested Status: Alpha +Comments: + +Package: Portal +Test Coverage: Extensive +Suggested Status: Alpha +Comments: + +Package: Notes +Test Coverage: Extensive +Suggested Status: Alpha +Comments: + +Package: Bookmarks +Test Coverage: Extensive +Suggested Status: Alpha +Comments: + +Package: Clickthrough +Test Coverage: Extensive +Suggested Status: Alpha +Comments: + +Package: Acs-mail +Test Coverage: Reasonable +Suggested Status: Release w/caution +Comments: + +Package: Acs-messaging +Test Coverage: Reasonable +Suggested Status: Release w/caution +Comments: + +Package: File manager +Test Coverage: Minimal +Suggested Status: Release w/caution +Comments: + +Package: File Storage +Test Coverage: Minimal +Suggested Status: Release w/caution +Comments: + +Package: Site-wide-search +Test Coverage: Minimal +Suggested Status: Release w/caution +Comments: + +Package: General Comments +Test Coverage: Extensive +Suggested Status: Alpha +Comments: + +Package: Acs-events +Test Coverage: None +Suggested Status: +Comments: Automated Testing + +Package: Acs-datetime +Test Coverage: None +Suggested Status: +Comments: Automated Testing + +Package: Acs-tcl +Test Coverage: Reasonable +Suggested Status: Release w/caution +Comments: Automated Testing + +Package: Acs-templating +Test Coverage: Reasonable +Suggested Status: Release w/caution +Comments: Automated Testing + +Package: Acs-util +Test Coverage: Reasonable +Suggested Status: Release w/caution +Comments: Automated Testing + +Package: Acs-Content-repository +Test Coverage: Minimal +Suggested Status: Release w/caution +Comments: Automated Testing + +Package: Acs-content +Test Coverage: Minimal +Suggested Status: Release w/caution +Comments: Automated Testing + +Package: Acs-kernel +Test Coverage: Reasonable +Suggested Status: Alpha +Comments: Automated Testing + +Package: Acs-subsite +Test Coverage: Reasonable +Suggested Status: Alpha +Comments: + +Package: Acs-bootstrap-installer +Test Coverage: Extensive +Suggested Status: Alpha +Comments: Developers have used this extensively + +Package: Acs-api-browser +Test Coverage: Minimal +Suggested Status: Release w/caution +Comments: Automated Testing + +Package: Acs-workflow +Test Coverage: Minimal +Suggested Status: Release w/caution +Comments: + +Package: calendar +Test Coverage: Minimal +Suggested Status: Alpha +Comments: Don tested personally +
- by Don Baccus
+
- This is a final release of OpenACS 4.6.3. This release has been subjected - to an organized test effort, but please bear in mind that we are still - in the process of developing testing tools, methodology, and scripts. + This is a pre-alpha release of OpenACS 5.0.0.
Please report bugs using our - Bug Tracker at the OpenACS website. This version - of the OpenACS Toolkit supports PostgreSQL 7.2.3 and 7.3.2, and - Oracle 8i. It will not work with Oracle 9i (support is planned for - OpenACS 4.7.) + Bug Tracker at the OpenACS website.
- Upgrading from OpenACS 4.6.1 -
- OpenACS 4.6.2 includes key datamodel changes to acs-kernel and other - packages. Your first step after downloading OpenACS 4.6.2 and restarting - AOLserver should be to visit the Package Manager, click on the "install - packages" link, and select the checkbox to upgrade acs-kernel. After - acs-kernel has been upgraded, return to the "install packages" page and - select the checkboxes for all other packages you have installed that - need upgrading (they are marked "upgrade" rather than "new install") and - perform the upgrade step. -
- After packages have been upgraded, your installation should run without - problems. -
You may want to begin by reading our installation documentation for Chapter�3. Note that the Windows documentation is - not current for OpenACS 4.6.3, but an alternative is to use John + not current for OpenACS 5.0.0, but an alternative is to use John Sequeira's Oasis VM project.
After installation, the full documentation set can be found by visiting - http://[your-host]/doc. Not all pieces are updated for OpenACS 4.6.3 at - this moment. -
- If you're using Oracle 8.1.6 or 8.1.7 Enterprise Edition you may want - to uncomment the SQL that causes InterMedia to keep online searching - online while indexing. The feature doesn't exist in Standard Edition - and OpenACS 4.6.3 now defaults to being loadable in SE. Just grep for - 'sync' to find the code. -
- Also be sure to read the documentation in the Site Wide Search - package's sql/oracle directory. The APM doesn't execute the SQL for - this package, in part due to the fact that some steps need to be run - as the Oracle user 'ctxsys'. -
- If you're using PostgreSQL be sure to read the documentation on - installing the Open FTS driver for OpenACS. It's included in the - package as a text file and is also summarized at the end of the - installation documentation in the section, 4. As with the Oracle version, there - are steps you must take manually in order to get this feature - working. -
- dotLRN 1.0 is an e-learning solution - from MIT based on OpenACS 4.6.2 - The dotLRN 1.0 - testing effort was organized by Bart - Teeuwisse and made use of the OpenACS Bug - Tracker and OpenACS test - servers hosted by Collaboraid. -