The next major release of the Chisimba PHP5 framework is now available. Major enhancements included in this release are: - Remote downloads of modules through web interface - Upgrades of modules via package server in modulecatalogue - Skin downloads via remote package server - Updates to modules and core framework now taken care of via remote - Better use of caching mechanisms (fixed a lengthy file compile for APC in engine class) - Major bugfixes to the e-Learning modules and context - Major improvements on usability for context - Additional skins to play around with and, of course, new modules to add onto your installation! Please take a look, download it and give it a test drive! Chisimba, for those that don't know it already, is a PHP5 framework made in Africa, for Africa. It is a collaboration between around 16 African Universities, as well as around 35 active developers from around the continent. It can be downloaded from AVOIR at: http://cvs2.uwc.ac.za/chisimba_releases/chisimba_framework_2-0-0-rc1.tgz or http://cvs2.uwc.ac.za/chisimba_releases/chisimba_framework_2-0-0-rc1.zip and the documentation wiki can be found at: http://avoir.uwc.ac.za/avoir/index.php?module=wiki The Chisimba Book will be made available with Chisimba-2.0.0 (i.e. after the RC's have passed the test). There are server setup instructions, as well as installation walkthroughs available linking from the main AVOIR site: http://avoir.uwc.ac.za/avoir/index.php?module=cms&action=page&id=gen12Srv48Nme23_207 This is a major upgrade to previous Chisimba installations, so if you are already using Chisimba, please consider upgrading immediately! For those interested in developing a module, or just getting some additional info please take a look at: http://avoir.uwc.ac.za/avoir/index.php?module=cms&action=page&id=gen12Srv48Nme23_208 Please report any issues on the mailing list(s) or in our bug tracking system: http://mailman.uwc.ac.za/mailman/listinfo/nextgen-users http://avoir.uwc.ac.za/mantis/ -- ------------------------------------------------------------. | Chisimba PHP5 Framework - http://avoir.uwc.ac.za | :------------------------------------------------------------:
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