[wp-docs] 5-Step Upgrade in Upgrading WordPress

[Vogel, Andrew (vogelap)]

So if the user uploads an ARCHIVE of the latest release of WordPress and
extracts it, overwriting (but not deleting) existing files, the
potential problem is avoided altogether?

This speaks well for a script that automagically checks for and
(optionally) downloads & installs newer versions.

-andrew vogel
Manager of Professional Programs
University of Cincinnati
College of Pharmacy 
 

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:wp-docs-bounces at lists.automattic.com] On Behalf Of Podz
> Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 11:56 AM
> To: WordPress Documentation
> Subject: Re: [wp-docs] 5-Step Upgrade in Upgrading WordPress
> 
> Vogel, Andrew (vogelap) wrote:
> > What's the risk of overwriting? I've never encountered 'overwriting 
> > issues' in any other PHP-based software I've run, so I am 
> curious why 
> > WordPress is different from others...
> 
> Risk ? None.
> Hassle for users when they get errors because their server 
> screws up ? Yes.
> Forums helpers tired of saying "Delete first" ? Yes.
> Time spent in forums doing so ? Lots.
> Time to alter 1 doc and keep it that way ? Seconds.
> 
> Would it hurt for the 'official' docs to say 'Delete' ? NO.
> 
> P.
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