The gallery has been updated to the latest version of ZenPhoto (version 1.1.5). The update went without a hitch and it appears that the update script has been improved. This new version is definitely more stable than past versions though I have not had a chance to mess around with it that much, which I will start doing eventually as I have a huge amount of photography I have released on DeviantART but have not yet uploaded into the Gallery.

On a sidenote, though I have created a prototype of the Powervortex.4 page design, practicality issues that recently arose during development has required me to return to the proverbial drawing board. However, I have settled on planning to create a theme series that serve as a sequel to the Haiku series, refreshing but not too radical.

I have just upgraded the blog to Wordpress 2.5. This new version has a vastly improved WP-Admin. I really like the new interface. It is very pleasing to the eye and more user friendly than that of previous versions. Upgrade went without a hitch and I was able to get pretty much all the plugins re-activated smoothly (except ZenPhotoPress which is not appearing on the editor).

In any event, I really like the new features in the writing post page, especially the box that is created for tags. I have been trying to clean up the tags on this blog and this new tool makes it much easier.

Anyway, now I need to update ZenPhoto and I’ll get around to that eventually. =D

I got to say, the launch of the new Zune lineup came with a lot more to be impressed about. Along with the Zune 80, 4 and 8 came a visually-stunning, redesigned Zune.net website, the Zune Social, and the new Zune software. Microsoft seriously put the visual appeal factor in all of these. I am especially impressed with the smoothness and the visual effects of the Zune software. It has the functionality of iTunes with more flashy animations but is far less of a resource hog.

Equally amazing is the 2.2 firmware upgrade for the Zune 30. The new firmware is undoubtedly more animated but also runs a lot smoother than the 1.x firmware which tended to lag very frequently. However, there is one mystery I have yet to figure out. Apparently there are preview images for videos but somehow, they are not appearing. This may be resolved through the desktop software but I will need to eventually get a new comp first.

Screenshots to follow…eventually.

~DC

I guess it worked. Apparently I did not have to upgrade my database at all, probably because I was going from 2.3 to 2.3.1. Anyway, please report any bugs. I’ll look myself. Other than that, we’re back in business.

Aaand Zune.net is currently “undergoing maintenance.” I guess the launch of 2.0’s en proceso at the moment. Guess I will have to wait until “tomorrow” to see all the new stuff.

~DC

Alright, I’m finally updating Wordpress to 2.3.1. Hopefully all goes well.

Other than that, Zune 2.0 comes out tomorrow…uh…today (its 12:03 PST). I can’t wait for the upgrade.

See you (hopefully) after the break.

That is the question.

Heh, I just realized as I wrote that [^], how far I actually can go with my cheesy reference to Hamlet’s famous “to be, or not to be” soliloquy.

Well, apparently there’s a new feature in WordPress 2.3 that notifies you of new WordPress versions as well. I logged in today to write a post about new power supply woes (please see next post) and such and noticed this:

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Apparently WP 2.3.1’s out and it has another battery of new features/fixes/whatever that warrants the WP Admin control panel to bug me about it on every freaking page.

In any case, I will see what’s new with this release. However, due to other priorities and the fact that my PC is still incapacitated, I will not get the chance to mess with anything with the word “upgrade” in it for several weeks.

~DC