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Many modification authors complain about the process involved in getting a modification into the MODs Database. It can be a long and tedious process. The Modification Team doesn’t try to make this process as difficult as possible just to annoy authors. There are many reasons why we validate MODs before accepting them into the MOD [...]

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Hi,On June 22, 2008 at 4:00 PDT (2300 UTC) the server will possibly go offline for a short period of time due to a necessary RAM Upgrade on the DB server (provided by OSUOSL).Thanks,the phpBB Teams.

We are pleased to announce the release of MODX 1.2.0. This release contains a new features and bug fixes aimed at making it easier for MOD Authors.MODX is a format by the phpBB MOD Team that is used to give instructions on how to install ... [More] modifications to a phpBB install.Most notable new feature is a link tag. This tag allows authors to link to different install files or MODs that are required or optional. With the addition of this tag we have changed the strict guidelines for how MODX needs to be packaged. Authors, please read the packaging guidelines.All MODs submitted from this point forward will need to use MODX 1.2.0. Any MODs using old versions of MODX will be denied. All MODs submitted before the time of this announcement will not be denied for using an old version of MODX.Find out more about MODX by visiting our MODX Resource Centre. We are currently in the process of updating our documentation and tools. Please be patient. The current online MODX/Text MOD Converter isn't using MODX 1.2.0. [Less]

We are pleased to announce the release of MODX 1.2.0. This release contains a couple new features and bug fixes aimed at making it easier for MOD Authors.MODX is a format by the phpBB MOD Team that is used to give instructions on how to install ... [More] modifications to a phpBB install.Most notable new feature is a link tag. This tag allows authors to link to different install files or MODs that are required or optional. With the addition of this tag we have changed the strict guidelines for how MODX needs to be packaged. Authors, please read the packaging guidelines.All MODs submitted from this point forward will need to use MODX 1.2.0. Any MODs using old versions of MODX will be denied. All MODs submitted before the time of this announcement will not be denied for using an old version of MODX.Find out more about MODX by visiting our MODX Resource Centre. We are currently in the process of updating our documentation and tools. Please be patient. The current online MODX/Text MOD Converter isn't using MODX 1.2.0. [Less]

The new Styles Database, the new Styles Demos (for both phpBB 3.0.x and phpBB 2.0.x), the new Styles FAQ, and the new Styles Submission Policy are now all online!We thank all of the style authors who have submitted styles during our initial testing ... [More] phase, and we are now officially accepting new submissions for phpBB 3.0.x and new (or updated) submissions for phpBB 2.0.x. Please see the new Styles Submission Policy for detailed instructions on how to submit your style.Please report any bugs to the phpBB Bug Tracker, and direct any questions to the proper Styles Development & Discussion forum (3.0.x or 2.0.x).We would also like to mention that the Styles Team is continually looking for new members to join our team. If you have a forte for styles and an interest in helping with the project, visit the styles forums here on phpBB.com and actively participate. We are on the lookout for active, knowledgeable, and helpful individuals. We will take the initiative to contact you if you meet this requirement.Happy styling everyone! [Less]

Hello,We are pleased to announce phpBB is participating in this year's LinuxTag exhibition in Berlin from the 28th to 31st of May 2008. The LinuxTag is both a conference with lots of interesting talks and an exhibition where projects from the open ... [More] source world present themselves. It focuses on Linux and surrounding technology but also tries to bring the open source community together with the commercial software world.We would be very happy if you visit us in hall 7.2a, booth 116. We share this booth with the Joomla! project. Several phpBB team members will be present, and we hope to have interesting discussions with you. And of course you want to visit our booth to try some gummyberties. There are some free tickets available, so if you want to visit the LinuxTag please contact naderman via PM. We will hand out the tickets on a first come first serve basis.The phpBB Teams. [Less]

Registration for Londonvasion 2008 is now open! Please read this post in its entirety before proceeding with registration.What is Londonvasion 2008?Londonvasion 2008 is the first ever live phpBB conference. We are very excited to present you with ... [More] this unique opportunity to meet fellow community members, as well as the phpBB team. The conference will be held on Sunday July 20th in a hotel across the street from London Heathrow Airport (UK). Doors will open at 9:00 AM and the event is scheduled to end at around 17:00 (5 PM).We welcome speakers and presentations on any phpBB related topic; please contact me if you are interested. A full list of planned discussions will be made available prior to the event. Please continue to ask any questions in the following topic: http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=859905. You may also contact me in private for confidential concerns.Where is the event being held?The conference will be held at the Radisson Edwardian Heathrow Hotel which is located directly across from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). There are around a dozen other hotels in the area, so you should have no problem finding a room if necessary.If you plan on using the London Underground for transportation, the closest station also happens to be at LHR. Travel from the airport and Underground station to the hotel is available via a £4 shuttle bus which runs every 15 minutes. The shuttle also stops at the other hotels located on Bath Rd and can therefore be used to travel between hotels ? make sure to confirm this when booking. Alternatively, taxi fare from the airport is around £7.Community members who reside in London may be able to provide travel tips, so please feel free to ask in the discussion topic.AdvertisingSeveral methods of live advertising are available. If you are interested, please contact me for more information via any of the methods listed in my profile.What should I bring?Wifi will be available, so you are welcome to bring any portable internet capable device. Cameras (photo, video) will be allowed.If you bring your Bertie, make sure that he is marked in some recognisable way and differs from all the others.ParkingOn site parking is available for a fee of £10 per day. This price may differ slightly depending on the amount of space.Food and beverageThe hotel will be setting up a cafeteria with very reasonably priced options in the 3rd floor atrium. Items will include sandwiches of various fillings, tea, coffee, pastries, desserts and other snacks. [*] Please note this important change from the previous announcement and update on your own sites as necessary.UpdatesImportant updates will be posted as replies to this topic and also emailed to all confirmed attendees. You may also wish to see the discussion topic for answers to specific questions.How do I register?Please read this post in its entirety before proceeding with registration.There will be a registration fee of £10 per person for the event. This is an unavoidable measure to prevent bogus bookings and the reselling of tickets, which is strictly prohibited. To further prevent "ticket scalping", each paid registration will have an id, name and email associated with it. All proceeds will be used to offset the cost of the event. You can register for the event by filling out the following form: http://www.phpbb.com/londonvasion/. Upon submitting the form, you will be redirected to Paypal where you can pay the registration fee. You will receive a confirmation PM when your registration has been processed and confirmed. At this time, you will also see a confirmation page in place of the form. If you do not receive a confirmation PM, then your registration has not been confirmed. The system will only accept one registration per username, and the username will be linked to the ticket.As there are a limited number of seats, so we strongly recommend registering early if you plan on attending.Please do not hesitate to contact me in private if you:1) are unable to use Paypal.2) need to register multiple tickets or a ticket for someone else.3) do not receive a confirmation PM after payment.4) experience any other problems.Thanks, and we hope to see you in London,- The phpBB Team [Less]

Registration for Londonvasion 2008 is now open! Please read this post in its entirety before proceeding with registration.What is Londonvasion 2008?Londonvasion 2008 is the first ever live phpBB conference. We are very excited to present you with ... [More] this unique opportunity to meet fellow community members, as well as the phpBB team. The conference will be held on Sunday July 20th in a hotel across the street from London Heathrow Airport (UK). Doors will open at 9:00 AM and the event is scheduled to end at around 17:00 (5 PM).We welcome speakers and presentations on any phpBB related topic; please contact me if you are interested. A full list of planned discussions will be made available prior to the event. Please continue to ask any questions in the following topic: http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=859905. You may also contact me in private for confidential concerns.Where is the event being held?The conference will be held at the Radisson Edwardian Heathrow Hotel which is located directly across from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). There are around a dozen other hotels in the area, so you should have no problem finding a room if necessary.If you plan on using the London Underground for transportation, the closest station also happens to be at LHR. Travel from the airport and Underground station to the hotel is available via a £4 shuttle bus which runs every 15 minutes. The shuttle also stops at the other hotels located on Bath Rd and can therefore be used to travel between hotels ? make sure to confirm this when booking. Alternatively, taxi fare from the airport is around £7.Community members who reside in London may be able to provide travel tips, so please feel free to ask in the discussion topic.AdvertisingSeveral methods of live advertising are available. If you are interested, please contact me for more information via any of the methods listed in my profile.What should I bring?Wifi will be available, so you are welcome to bring any portable internet capable device. Cameras (photo, video) will be allowed.If you bring your Bertie, make sure that he is marked in some recognisable way and differs from all the others.ParkingOn site parking is available for a fee of £10 per day. This price may differ slightly depending on the amount of space.Food and beverageThe hotel will be setting up a cafeteria with very reasonably priced options in the 3rd floor atrium. Items will include sandwiches of various fillings, tea, coffee, pastries, desserts and other snacks. Please note this important change from the previous announcement and update on your own sites as necessary.UpdatesImportant updates will be posted as replies to this topic and also emailed to all confirmed attendees. You may also wish to see the discussion topic for answers to specific questions.How do I register?Please read this post in its entirety before proceeding with registration.There will be a registration fee of £10 per person for the event. This is an unavoidable measure to prevent bogus bookings and the reselling of tickets, which is strictly prohibited. To further prevent "ticket scalping", each paid registration will have an id, name and email associated with it. All proceeds will be used to offset the cost of the event. You can register for the event by filling out the following form: http://www.phpbb.com/londonvasion/. Upon submitting the form, you will be redirected to Paypal where you can pay the registration fee. You will receive a confirmation PM when your registration has been processed and confirmed. At this time, you will also see a confirmation page in place of the form. If you do not receive a confirmation PM, then your registration has not been confirmed. The system will only accept one registration per username, and the username will be linked to the ticket.As there are a limited number of seats, so we strongly recommend registering early if you plan on attending.Please do not hesitate to contact me in private if you:1) are unable to use Paypal.2) need to register multiple tickets or a ticket for someone else.3) do not receive a confirmation PM after payment.4) experience any other problems.Thanks, and we hope to see you in London,- The phpBB Team [Less]

Please see the updated announcement.[Click here to register]