PolarLava::Blog

This is another very minor release with more work on the documentation, a bug fix for a —potential as nobody reported it— problem in the MySQL database class and one new configuration directives:

PAGE_TITLE - Allows you change the page title default of "PolarBlog" to whatever you would like.  You could have always edited the index page, but this will now make it so you don't have to edit it everytime you upgrade.

This likely will be the last update for a while as I'm now starting on the entry comments system.  Which was one of the major features that I wanted that was missing in PWL.

I've released PolarBlog V1.01.  This is a very minor release that augments the documentation and adds two new configuration directives:

USE_LOGIN_LINK - Allows you have the Administration menu displayed all the time in the control panel.  When you are not logged in, a "Login" link is the only thing in the menu.  Once logged in, the standard administration options are displayed minus this new Login link.

DOCTYPE - This allows you to choose between HTML Transitional, HTML Strict, XHTML Transitional and the default XHTML Strict DTD's.  For those who don't care to maintain an XHTML Strict site, you now have an option that relaxes the burden on you.  Of course mine (usually) remains that way, but I'm sure not all of you are as anal about these things as I am!

After much work, many delays and numerous headaches, PolarBlog V1.0 has finally been released!  You can learn more at the PolarBlog website.

In an effort to get this "out there" I've packaged up what I've got and made it available on the PolarBlog releases page.  This is pretty much V1.0 barring any bug fix related changes.  The big hole would be documentation which is not done yet.  Most users should be able to get up and running though by following the instructions in the "INSTALL" file.  Happy blogging!

Okay, I've finally gotten back on track and wrote a basic DB installer for PolarBlog.  I'm working on some notes for a "quick start guide" for those who have asked to get going with things.  If you're interested drop me a line: kevinp AT polarlava.com.  I just need to work on the documentation and V1.0 will be released…finally!