[wp-forums] Preping Forums for 2.0 Release

Podz podz at tamba2.org.uk
Mon Dec 19 23:48:50 GMT 2005


Scott Merrill wrote:
> Specifically, the _entire_ /wp-content/ directory needs to be writable
> for the backup plugin bundled with WP 2.0.  It tacks on a semi-random
> string to the /backup/ directory name (making, for example,
> /backup-3de/) in order to hide the directory from prying eyes.  A simple
> "index.php" inside /backup/ would've done the trick just as well,
> without loosening permissions on the entire /wp-content/ directory, but
> Matt's the boss.
> 
> So be sure to tell everyone to make /wp-content/ writable.
> 

I can absolutely guarantee that I will NOT 'upgrade' to version 2.0
Not_a_chance.

And to be honest - I cannot see me recommending it either.

P.

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