by Robin Maiden on August 2, 2011
I just finished upgrading from version 2.7 to version 3.2. I know it is a pretty big jump, but that’s part of why I kept putting it off. WordPress 3.2 requires a newer MYSQL database and PHP language. I was running an older versions. Here is the process that worked for me. Hopefully it will give you a place to look if you have trouble.
- Created a backup of the current database using the hosts tool and a WordPress plug-in (WP-DBManager).
- Auto update did not work because of the requirement for a newer database and language
- Used the host tool to create new MYSQL 5.0+ database
- Used the host tool to upgrade to latest version of PHP.
- Saved a copy of the current ‘wp-config.php’ file.
- Edited the file with the new database info.
- I got a fatal error.
- I archived the main directory and the wp-admin, wp-content, and wp-includes folders
- I did a manual install of the new WordPress 3.2
- I renamed the current wp-config.php file (just in case…)
- I opened and updated the wp-config-sample.php file with the new database info.
- I deleted the ‘-sample’ out of the file name and my blog came back to life using the new database, php, and software.
I hope this helps!
by Robin Maiden on May 25, 2011
I’ve seen them in magazines. I’ve seen them included in some street advertisements. I’ve seen them on the doors of some businesses. What the heck are they?
Great Error correction in 2D bar code
These are QR Codes – Quick Response codes. The technology has been around since the 1970′s in different versions (think barcode at the grocery store). The one I’m using above is known as the 2d barcode (as in two dimensional). These QR codes allow an ever increasing number of smart phone users to use an app on their phone to access the extra information included in the 2d barcode. This can be a unique message, an internet web address, or link to a special offer. In the case above, you get my email address, my web address, and a quick message.
To create the QR code above, I used the RACO Industries QR code generator which allows for different levels of error correction. That means I can stick my silly mug in the middle of the barcode and still have enough information available to correctly convey the message. It works really well. Try it out.
If you don’t have a barcode reader, check here:
Use your smarthphone app and point your phone at the QR code. Pretty cool, eh? Gets you thinking about all the possibilities. Doesn’t it? How will you use it?
My QR code above is going on my business card. How about you?
