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Joomla 2.5 Beta1 Released

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Joomla 2.5 Beta1 Released

The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the availability of  Joomla 2.5 Beta 1. This is the second release made within the new six-month release cycle that started with the delivery of Joomla 1.6 in January 2011.

What is this release for?

There are several goals for this release:

  • To allow advance testing of sites and custom extensions so that site administrators and developers can report any problems before the final release.
  • To raise awareness that the end of the current development cycle is fast approaching.
  • To allow testing of the upgrade from version 1.7 to 2.5.0.

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What is this release NOT for?

This beta version of Joomla 2.5 Beta1 is not suitable for production sites. It should be used for testing only.

When is the final release due?

Joomla 2.5.0 GA (general availability) is due to be released on or about 10 January 2012. The planned milestone after this date are:

  • 10 February 2012 - Joomla 1.7 reaches end of life and is no longer supported
  • April 2012 - Joomla 1.5 reaches end of life
  • July 2012 - Next version of Joomla is released

How do I upgrade to Joomla 2.5?

Upgrading from Joomla 1.7 to Joomla 2.5.0 will be very easy. Most users can use the automatic update or install the update archive using the Extension Manager: Install option.

If you are using Joomla 1.5 then you will still be required to migrate your site using the jUpgrade component.

What happens to Joomla 1.7?

Joomla 2.5 is the direct upgrade for Joomla 1.7. Joomla 1.7 will be supported for critical security issues only for a period of one month after the release of Joomla 2.5. After that time, only Joomla 1.5 and Joomla 2.5 will be supported by the Joomla project. Note that Joomla version 2.5 is a long-term-support (LTS) release and will be supported for at least 18 months.

How can you help Joomla development?

The great news is you don’t have to be a developer to help build Joomla. The Joomla Bug Squad is one of the most active teams in the Joomla development process and is always looking for people (not just developers) that can help with sorting bug reports, coding patches and testing solutions. It’s a great way for increasing your working knowledge of Joomla, and also a great way to meet knew people from all around the world.

Source: Joomla.org

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