Admin: Bw Forum Software Upgrade 2011

[HendryTan]

1. We will be bringing the BW Forum down for a Forum Software UPGRADE on Monday evening (ie today)

Downtime is expected to be 1-2 hours.

2. If you have problem accessing the forum, do check status at

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/?sk=2361831622

Twitter : http://twitter.com/blowingwind2

3. Some of the new features of the NEW software.

a. A Modern new look for the browser version.

It simplifies the forum access.

b. New Visual Editor for writing and editing post.

c. Embedded Photo Editor to edit your profile

d. Support for TAGS. This allow a better way to find contents.

e. An updated Mobile Skin for the forum supporting iOS, Android and other mobile devices.

With a better launcher navigate on the mobile dvices.

f. Many others small enhancements.

4. As I posted previously, the version will streamline Profile pictures and Avatar into ONE picture.

ie There will only be profile pic in the new version.

5. Our last major upgrade was in June 2010 (ie last year). Announcement then : http://www.blowingwind.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=17668

6. Please also take the poll at http://www.blowingwind.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=25924

We are using the poll to decide whether to commission the standalone Mobile App for BW.

This is part of our BW 2011 Upgrade series.