[SPT/CWIS] CWIS 1.4.2 Released

[Edward Almasy]

     CWIS version 1.4.2 has been released, and is now available for
     download on the Internet Scout web site at:
       http://scout.wisc.edu/Projects/CWIS/downloads.php

     This is a beta release.  While we have tested the software
     extensively, there may still be some issues, and we do not
     recommend this version be installed by those with no
     technical expertise.  If you are upgrading an existing CWIS
     or SPT site, please back up your site and database first
     before upgrading to 1.4.2.

     Highlights of the release include:

       - new optimized, streamlined, and more robust
             Metadata Tool / cataloging interface
       - support for per-field permissions for viewing,
             authoring, and editing
       - support for custom permission flags
       - new more-user-friendly Advanced Search interface
       - new "Recent Searches" display
       - new anti-bot protections
       - new resource suggestion and resource problem
             reporting options
       - revamped (and much more useful) "Currently Logged
             In Users" display
       - event logging support

     The release also includes many minor enchancements, bug fixes,
     and optimizations, and incorporates all security patches to date.

     An IMPORTANT note:  Version 4.1 or higher of MySQL is now
     required starting with this version of CWIS.  This will not
     be an issue for most people because MySQL 5 has been the
     standard MySQL release for several years, but if you're
     running on an old web server it's worth double-checking before
     upgrading.  (Even if you're not upgrading to CWIS 1.4.2 at
     this time you may want to consider upgrading MySQL, as
     MySQL AB is no longer supporting pre-4.1 versions at all.)

     After installing the new version, we would ask that you
     use the "Register with Scout" feature on the Administration
     menu to let us know you're using the new version of software.
     It really helps us determine what kind of operating environments
     the software is running in, and where next to go with development.

     We look forward to your feedback on this new version of CWIS.

     Thanks!

     Ed


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    Edward Almasy                             ealmasy at scout.wisc.edu
    Co-Director                                 1210 W Dayton Street
    Internet Scout                                  Madison WI 53706
    Computer Sciences Department                608-262-6606 (voice)
    University of Wisconsin - Madison             608-265-9296 (fax)