Joomla 1.6

by EvaBrown

Posted: 13 years ago 33 replies

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I began to develop templates based on Joomla 1.6 version. Joomla 1.6 is a new upgrade of Joomla. I can say that it is the most popular Open Source Content Management System in the world. Also I am going to start new project HikaShop Templates. HikaShop is an eCommerce extention for Joomla. What do you think about upgrade? How long do you use Joomla?

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iAmNameLess 13 years ago

I have used Joomla for a long time, along with every other CMS out there. Joomla is my favorite I think, and is very flexible.

I don't use 1.6 yet until it will be easier to migrate.
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danielmoore 13 years ago

I have not migrated to Joomla 1.6 as I am not sure if my template is compatible there have been a few instances of the new upgrade not being compatible with certain templates
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EvaBrown 13 years ago

I want suggest you to use new security Joomla 1.6.1 version. It's available for downloading. Really good upgrade!
I want to start use this version for my web designs.
If you don't use Joomla 1.6 yet, you can view one of my work and you will see all opportunities.
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williampaul 13 years ago

Most of my website design is using Joomla (arround 30+ sites), YEs.. I love Joomla. Usually I'm using Joomla 1.5 , and not yet using 1.6, because this new version doesn't has a lot compatible extension yet. But, sure later I'll use this 1.6 version.
TIPS: Just make sure your Joomla is secure enough, add some security extensions on it. Some of my sites got trojan and security problems many times.
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morean51 13 years ago

i am using joomla it works good now i would try updating it with 1.6 version and give a trial thank you
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Devan Colby 13 years ago

Joomla's stance is that 1.6 is more housekeeping and adding more layers of authentication.I have tested it with some of my commercial templates and they do not work. Looks like the whole template model has changed.
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EvaBrown 13 years ago

I want to say you that I also had some problems, but now I downloaded new secure version 1.6.1. The next my template will on the base of Joomla upgrade.
Devan, you can look at my Joomla 1.6 template above and you will see that everything work fine.
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- elsvinprins 13 years ago
  
  Joomla 1.6 is a free of cost and accessible antecedent agreeable administration arrangement for publishing agreeable on the World Wide Web and intranets. It comprises a model view controller Web appliance framework that can aswell be acclimated independently.
  
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EvaBrown 13 years ago

So do you use new Joomla version? Can you tell me what do you think about software in use?
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365Daysof 13 years ago

I won't move to 1.6 until it's fully stable (at least 1.6.5) AND is compatible with the extensions I use regularly.

Probably next year at least.
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EvaBrown 13 years ago

Why do you have such drastic decision? Did you have problems with Joomla software?
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- 365Daysof 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by EvaBrown
  
  Why do you have such drastic decision? Did you have problems with Joomla software?
  
  Not sure if you are asking me, but I have been working with Joomla since 2005, and I have gotten a feel for upgrade issues that can come about.
  
  Also, since I currently have my network of 15+ sites (live and in development) all in Joomla 1.5.20+, it would be a pretty poor decision to upgrade those when the relevant components are not yet available for the new version.
  
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MaryWeaver 13 years ago

I have been using Wordpress for years but I didn't use Joomla, I would try to learn it also.
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Jay Moreno 13 years ago

i create my own templates, components and plugins for joomla and consider myself very VERY familiar with Joomla i have created and worked on possibly 350+ sites since Joomla 1.0.5 lol

bout 2yrs ago i did a 2hr presentation at the SEM for SMB conference alongside the co-founder of Joomla Johan Jahnsenns about Joomla SEO

however - to answer your question i wont be making any clients sites in Joomla 1.6+ for at least another 6 months - so far i am not too happy with the backend of joomla from a developer point of view and in regards to accessing and editing templates, from my own hands on testing its a lot more long winded then in 1.5 but coupled with letting the components catch up and mature too...
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xbokcom 13 years ago

Problem with opensources is you need to upgrade them all the time. But open sources has one good thing fast development. Joomla is this. But Joomla framework is not the best.
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mricon 13 years ago

joomla rocks I have been using it for years. Just wait a little to upgrade to 1.6 . theirs not a lot of support from the community. Give it a year
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liza86 13 years ago

I am using Joomla, its my favorite. I haven't upgraded to 1.6 yet but thinking to do it.
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JTzor 13 years ago

How do you guys feel Joomla Compares to Wordpress in the following Categories:

1) Ease of Use
2) Stability
3) For Membership Sites
4) Plug ins and Extensions

Lastly, if there is anyone on this thread that would like to contact me about Joomla site development and can offer tutorials or point me in the right direction for best tutorial sites/resources, I would appreciate it.

I recently bought the "official Joomla" guide book, and am going through it slowly, but I am a very visual and "hands on" type learner - I have to physically do something 3-4 times before I learn it well.

Warmest Regards,

- JT

PS post # 50!!!

PPS - I neglected to mention that my fitness site (look at my avatar) is a Joomla site that I paid to have developed

- JT
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Jay Moreno 13 years ago

thing is with all the books and the sites i have seen dont accommodate the attention span of your regular internet marketer who needs a quick fix! lol in most cases its wayyyyyy too much info

as both a developer and entrepreneur i wish i had the time to knock out a couple of tutorials out that show you how to master joomla in 15 minutes - perhaps later this year!

@JT i would personally answer joomla is the way to go for all of those things!

whats your technical ability like? do you understand basic css? any php? or html?
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beatricedns 13 years ago

Joomla 1.6 is the next bearing of Joomla, the a lot of accepted Open Source Content Management Arrangement in the world. it can apparatus an broadcast admission ascendancy system, apparatus a nested categories solution, and standardise the way extensions are congenital application the MVC framework.
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jony123 13 years ago

Joomla is my favorite , It is very flexible.Joomla is popular Open Source Content Management System in the world.The new joomla 1.6 is the best and easy to use and learn for new web developer.
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clarencekim 13 years ago

Installation has not changed is the same number of steps until wont cover this in the work of our review. The only thing that would be nice to see in future versions and that he wished to see what this statement will be the automatic removal of the list of installation / completion of the installation process. Now, the installer expects the user to delete automatically removed when this would make things a bit more convenient. This is not a major issue in all, a beautiful and simple that it would be nice to see in future releases.
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olakh 13 years ago

Joomla 1.6 is a next generation of Joomla.It is a open source content management system.
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- advinpiterin 13 years ago
  
  Joomla 1.6 is aboriginal absolution applicant version, alleged RC1. That agency that this adaptation could be the final adaptation of 1.6, unless there are any above issues discovered. At the time of this writing, several bugs accept already been identified.
  
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EvaBrown 13 years ago

Did you hear about about new VirtueMart 2.0.beta for Joomla 1.6? This new version works just with 1.6. version.
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EvaBrown 13 years ago

Guys, I would like to ask you about Joomla news. What new features does it have? Can you share your experience?
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- contusvideo 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by EvaBrown
  
  Guys, I would like to ask you about Joomla news. What new features does it have? Can you share your experience?
  
  Joomla 1.6 delivers new features to end-users and site administrators including:
  
  1. Finer access controls for viewing and editing content with configurable user groups and viewing levels
  2. A user-defined category structure, from simple one-level to complex multi-level categories
  3. Installation improvements allowing for multiple extension installations in one package, updatable with a single click
  4. Expanded language support for easy production of multi-lingual sites
  5. Start and end publishing times for modules with more control over where they display,
  6. Fresh new templates and semantic markup to please the eye as well as the search engines
  7. More creative control through template styles
  8. Hundreds of additional features, streamlining workflow and productivity
  
  Source - demo.techicore.com/7-general-news/4-the-new-features-in-joomla-
  
  Hope you find it useful!
  
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Walter White 13 years ago

Joomla is one piece of bad software. i would not run it on my Servers, especially not with all those insecure plugins.
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EvaBrown 13 years ago

I think Joomla is a great software. It is popular. There are many people of my customers use it. I think Joomla platform is a great opportunity to create own website
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jonymony 13 years ago

I suggest you to use new security features Joomla 1.6.1 version. It is available for download. Really good update! I want to start using this version for my web design.
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DesignontheGrind 13 years ago

We are still using the latest 1.5x versions for our clients. Not hearing great things about 1.6, I think that's why 1.7 came out so quickly.
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rolandkeys 13 years ago

Do you know about any plugin-component-module for joomla for car auctions like copart (live auctions)
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beck13 13 years ago

has anyone here moved onto 1.7 yet? how's the compatibility with the older modules etc.?
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