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This weekend, I decided to upgrade to the latest Joomla 1.5.7 Security Release and ran into an issue. After checking the site I was faced with the following error when I went to the home page:
Fatal error: Call to undefined function: htmlspecialchars_decode() in /../htdocs/includes/application.php on line 246
After a quick search in Google, I came up with the fix. It seems like the 1.5.7 version of Joomla doesn’t like PHP4 so an easy workaround is in order. If you haven’t already renamed your htaccess.txt to .htaccess do it now and add
AddType x-mapp-php5 .php
The fix was found HERE in the Joomla forums.
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The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 1.5.7 [Wovusani]. This is a security release and contains a number of bug fixes, improvements as well as security fixes. It is strongly recommended that users immediately upgrade. It has been nearly four weeks since Joomla 1.5.6 was released on August 12, 2008. The Development Working Group’s goal is to continue to provide regular, frequent updates to the Joomla community.
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Just when you thought you have seen everything, I ran across this RSS icon that is just plane cool!
This one was lovingly crafted by myself, in the forge of Cinema 4D. It’s got reflections, glass-like finishes and an oh-so-jaunty angle to it. It oozes raw sex appeal and screams “Click Me! Click Me!” which is just what you want for an RSS icon.
If you would like the looks of this head over to CharliefishDesign to get your very own copy.
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If your building sites for clients you need to stress the dynamic nature of Joomla from the onset of the project. Be sure they understand that the look, for the most part will carry through the entire site with very few exceptions.
Recently, I had the opportunity to do a full site conversion. They would like the exact look of the site to be transferred over to Joomla. This includes images for menu items, and specific images on each content item. Clearly this was not the intent of Joomla, but they had their reasons.
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