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Hello everyone,
vBulletin is releasing a new, feature-rich version if its software.
Check it out at vBulletin.com and see if this is something we should consider. The upgrade cost is $160 dollars but includes a content management system. We have a CMS now but it is a hacked add on that usually breaks while patching to a new version. This is why I am reluctant to always implement the newest release.
Let me know what you think.
Jeff
Lets do it... want to set up for donations again ??
I apologize, but I will not be able to donate at this time... Money is super super tight. :sad5:
I went to the vbulletin website to check it out and man, those screenshots look nice. But they would look even better with our AMD Users skin on. :)
The array of features and possibilities is immense, full content management system, website article posting (like we do for the news, but way better), forums, individual blogs, anti-spam system, etc...
I think that all of it for $160 is a great deal, seeing that we have to pay something like half of that every year or so just to keep the license we have now, and we don't get to have half of those toys they're offering there. And it will even fix once and for all the problems Jeff has with the current CMS. :icon_wink:
Jeff, you are the admin with the tools and know-how for the job. If you think it's worth it, and you're willing to sacrifice some time and patience to convert our little website here into a next-gen website, you have my support! :)
P.S. - If vBulletin had also attached a fancy new wiki system for our wiki site I'd be in heaven. :icon_rolleyes: :icon_lol:
It does look nice doesn't it :)
There was a pre-order deal if you ordered before October 31'st to save a few bucks, not too much so I wouldn't worry much about it.
I ordered ours a few weeks ago, I just wish I knew when it would be released! They just say before the end of the year, hopefully..
Please note that you need to completely redo your theme from scratch this time around, they are NOT providing an upgrade option for that..
Bok
Yeah I figured a new theme would have to be build. I'm hoping, though, that the creation of the theme will be easier with the new version.
I've already talked to our graphics guy and he has agreed to assist.
If you think we should upgrade, and can afford to donate, send donations to donations@amdusers.com
I know that money is tight with a lot of people right now, including myself. So if you are unable to donate - we understand :).
Funds sent by Paypal.
Thanks Vaughan!
Also thanks to RamJet (Jason1478963)!!
Looks like they stole some design ideas from Joomla, looks nice though.
I would donate, but funds are tight here too and I did donate last time round :)
Thanks everyone! Almost halfway!!
Please PM me a snail mail addy and I'll get a check in the mail to you.
I'm in too :)
Thanks to Brucifer and BlackAdder for their donations!
Funds sent by paypal.
Thanks Ototero!!
Jeff... how far are we from the goal? :)
And how long does the promotion last?
EDIT: I went over to the website and looked it up
Hmm... so we are lucky that the promotion is still up but we can't know when it ends.Quote:
The pre-sale event that was scheduled to expire on Nov. 16th has now been extended. We do not have an ending date yet but will give notice before it expires.
heh........... :-) Interesting. Looks like they are having "funds" issues like every where else so they are dropping the price to get more people to bite.
We are at 120 bucks right now!
Come on fellows... only $40 more and we got it! :icon_wink:
Unfortunately we didn't rake enough donations in in time for the promotion. The cost now is $250 dollars.
I've refunded everyone's PayPal money already. I need to get with Bruce for his refund.
Thanks again everyone!!
Jeff , you've got a PM reply.
That's a crying shame Jeff. I would have been able to stump up with the remaining funds if you'd PM'd me.
Should we just pay the $250 or does this mob run "promotions" every so often and we can wait for the next discount offer?
Crap... Sorry I couldn't help this time Jeff... :(