VB upgrade issues

**tyme** · October 10, 2005, 08:41 AM

Yesterday, we upgraded the forums to vbulletin 3.5. This new version has some significant user interface changes, mostly relating to javascript.

Before you attribute problems to the new software, please make sure you have the new javascript and that your cookies aren't stale:

1. In most browsers, Ctrl-F5 should clear your cache and reload the current page. If you experience problems with buttons or menus, this will probably fix them. The long way is to manually clear your browser's cache.
2. If you're unable to log in or to stay logged in, you may have cookie problems. Delete any cookies from thefiringline.com and www.thefiringline.com and then try to log in again.

There may still be unresolved issues from the upgrade, but most common problems should be fixed by the above procedures. If they don't solve your problem, please post in the tech support forum.

Thanks.

Russ538 · October 10, 2005, 05:57 PM

Ah, so that's what that was all about. I was scared to death yesterday! Couldn't get on TFL for a while there.

I went through and tried to clean up my computer, deleting temporary internet files and cookies, and it finally worked not long after.

I now know what it's like for smokers who quit cold turkey.

gddyup · October 10, 2005, 06:59 PM

Good job guys. I had no issues at all accessing the site. I played with VB before and it can be a real PITA to get things right where you want them. Great job and thanks for keeping the site going like gangbusters!

Hal · October 13, 2005, 03:45 AM

http://java.sun.com/

Using the most current version of Java on the client side goes a long way to solving most problems.

The above link will take you to Sun where you can download the most current version, which @ the present is Version 5.0 Update 5.

After the download you should verify that you're running:
Java Runtime Version 1.5.0_05 .

**tyme** · October 13, 2005, 10:46 AM

Java and javascript are entirely different creatures. Java is not used at all by TFL.

Hal · October 14, 2005, 06:08 AM

Oops!
Had Java on the mind and jumped the gun.

n3twrkm4n · October 14, 2005, 09:43 AM

Stop talking about anything JAVA related... whenever I hear that nasty word I think bad thoughts and rock back and forth in the corner of the room. I've been programming them both and it becomes upsetting at times to say the least...

Great upgrade though I like the 'added' features of the message posting.

October 10, 2005, 08:41 AM	#1
tyme Staff Join Date: October 13, 2001 Posts: 3,355	VB upgrade issues Yesterday, we upgraded the forums to vbulletin 3.5. This new version has some significant user interface changes, mostly relating to javascript. Before you attribute problems to the new software, please make sure you have the new javascript and that your cookies aren't stale: 1. In most browsers, Ctrl-F5 should clear your cache and reload the current page. If you experience problems with buttons or menus, this will probably fix them. The long way is to manually clear your browser's cache. 2. If you're unable to log in or to stay logged in, you may have cookie problems. Delete any cookies from thefiringline.com and www.thefiringline.com and then try to log in again. There may still be unresolved issues from the upgrade, but most common problems should be fixed by the above procedures. If they don't solve your problem, please post in the tech support forum. Thanks. __________________ “The egg hatched...” “...the egg hatched... and a hundred baby spiders came out...” (blade runner) “Who are you?” “A friend. I'm here to prevent you from making a mistake.” “You have no idea what I'm doing here, friend.” “In specific terms, no, but I swore an oath to protect the world...” (continuum) “It's a goal you won't understand until later. Your job is to make sure he doesn't achieve the goal.” (bsg)

October 10, 2005, 06:59 PM	#3
gddyup Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2005 Location: Derry, NH Posts: 219	Good job guys. I had no issues at all accessing the site. I played with VB before and it can be a real PITA to get things right where you want them. Great job and thanks for keeping the site going like gangbusters! __________________ Firefighter/EMT - Currently teamed on Engine 1... I always get to play with my Knob! "Good judgement comes from experience and experience comes from poor judgement" - Unknown. "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." - Robert A. Heinlein

October 13, 2005, 10:46 AM	#5
tyme Staff Join Date: October 13, 2001 Posts: 3,355	Java and javascript are entirely different creatures. Java is not used at all by TFL. __________________ “The egg hatched...” “...the egg hatched... and a hundred baby spiders came out...” (blade runner) “Who are you?” “A friend. I'm here to prevent you from making a mistake.” “You have no idea what I'm doing here, friend.” “In specific terms, no, but I swore an oath to protect the world...” (continuum) “It's a goal you won't understand until later. Your job is to make sure he doesn't achieve the goal.” (bsg)

October 14, 2005, 09:43 AM	#7
n3twrkm4n Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2004 Posts: 629	Stop talking about anything JAVA related... whenever I hear that nasty word I think bad thoughts and rock back and forth in the corner of the room. I've been programming them both and it becomes upsetting at times to say the least... Great upgrade though I like the 'added' features of the message posting. __________________ There's no place like 127.0.0.1 > SELECT FROM users WHERE clue > 0 0 rows returned

October 10, 2005, 05:57 PM	#2
Russ538 Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2005 Location: PA Posts: 228	Ah, so that's what that was all about. I was scared to death yesterday! Couldn't get on TFL for a while there. I went through and tried to clean up my computer, deleting temporary internet files and cookies, and it finally worked not long after. I now know what it's like for smokers who quit cold turkey.

October 13, 2005, 03:45 AM	#4
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 8,563	http://java.sun.com/ Using the most current version of Java on the client side goes a long way to solving most problems. The above link will take you to Sun where you can download the most current version, which @ the present is Version 5.0 Update 5. After the download you should verify that you're running: Java Runtime Version 1.5.0_05 .

October 14, 2005, 06:08 AM	#6
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 8,563	Oops! Had Java on the mind and jumped the gun.