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WordPress 2.6.5

didi — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:34:22 +0000

WordPress 2.6.5 is immediately available and fixes one security problem and three bugs. So, everyone is recommended to upgrade to this release.

The security issue is an XSS exploit discovered by Jeremias Reith that fortunately only affects IP-based virtual servers running on Apache 2.x. If you are interested only in the security fix, copy wp-includes/feed.php and wp-includes/version.php from the 2.6.5 release package.

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My new theme

didi — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:12:35 +0000

I’ve changed blog theme to Water 1.4.5 by Fallen Tsubasa due to my previous theme not so user friendly when accessing archieves and older posts. Compared to previous theme, new theme is 2 columns & widget ready. Hope u guys like it. Any comment on my new theme, pls let me know.

Install WordPress on hosting using DirectAdmin

didi — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:51:13 +0000

For those user that having own hosting, famous wordpress blogging platform can be easily installed by few clicks if hosting is running Cpanel using Fantastico. But for DirectAdmin control panel, user need to manually setup everything.

Here is my way to install wordpress on my DirectAdmin V.1.3.2 using registered new domain from co.cc.

Filled in your domain name.

Create a database for your domain by clicking “Create new Database”

I’m having 2 databases for 2 different wordpress. So, i put the name of wrdp3 for my third wordpress. Try using name that related in order for u to differentiate out the database. Fill in also the username and password.

Once created database, below screen will show up indicates that database is created successfully.

After finish create database, we now move to wordpress script. Download latest wordpress. Unzip it.

Rename the wp-config-sample.php file to wp-config.php

Edit wp-config.php using text editor such as notepad and fill in your database details.

Upload all your wordpress files to the desired location on your web server using FTP clients.

If you want to integrate WordPress into the root of your domain (e.g. http://example.com/), move or upload all contents of the unzipped WordPress directory (but excluding the directory itself) into the root directory of your web server.
If you want to have your WordPress installation in its own subdirectory on your web site (e.g. http://example.com/blog/), rename the directory wordpress to the name you’d like the subdirectory to have and move or upload it to your web server. For example if you want the WordPress installation in a subdirectory called “blog”, you should rename the directory called “wordpress” to “blog” and upload it to the root directory of your web server.

Run the WordPress installation script by accessing wp-admin/install.php in your favorite web browser.

If you installed WordPress in the root directory, you should visit: http://example.com/wp-admin/install.php
If you installed WordPress in its own subdirectory called blog, for example, you should visit: http://example.com/blog/wp-admin/install.php

Insert your Blog title and email address.

Once finish, a admin username will be created with password. *Remember the password, u need it to access the wordpress later. The auto created password can be modified.

That’s it! WordPress should now be installed. U can go to your website link to test your wordpress.

CAPTCHA

didi — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:33:23 +0000

A CAPTCHA is a program that protects websites against bots by generating and grading tests that humans can pass but current computer programs cannot. For example, humans can read distorted text as the one shown below, but current computer programs can’t.

A free, secure and accessible CAPTCHA implementation is available from the reCAPTCHA project. Easy to install plugins are available for WordPress, MediaWiki, PHP, Perl, Python, and many other environments. reCAPTCHA also comes with an audio test to ensure that blind users can freely navigate your site. reCAPTCHA is our officially recommended CAPTCHA implementation.

WordPress 2.3.2

didi — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 12:42:05 +0000

WordPress 2.3.2 is an urgent security release that fixes a bug that can be used to expose your draft posts. 2.3.2 also suppresses some error messages that can give away information about your database table structure and limits and stops some information leaks in the XML-RPC and APP implementations. Get 2.3.2 now to protect your blog from these disclosures.

Get a free cool co.cc domain !

didi — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:22:36 +0000

Change your long and complicated address to simple and cool domain name with CO.CC. This 2nd level domain is given away free by a koren company.

yourname.CO.CC can be very easy domain name. Get a chance to grab a free cool domain now!

What u need to do is register an account, and u are entitled to get 3 co.cc domains.

[via hanneng]

Word Press 2.3

didi — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:12:32 +0000

New word press version 2.3 “dexter” named for the great tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon.

A lot of new user features in this 2.3 “dexter” version. Such as tagging, update notification, improved post and draft management, advance visual editor button and etc. Detail new features can be obtain at this link.

ViralTags

didi — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:45:12 +0000

I came across hanneng’s post on ViralTag Backlink Meme. This Viral Tag can help us improve our ranking and google PR. To do it is very simple, just follow below instruction.

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Instructions:
1. ) Copy and paste the matrix of “ViralTags” below courtesy of Founders Cafe.

2.) Substitute the Host Tag and one of the “Viral Tags” in the matrix with your anchor text of choice with your blog’s URL. Please keep anchor text to a max of 3 words to keep the matrix size manageable.

3.) When you get a ping back from someone that has your link in one of their “Viral Tags”, practice good karma by copying his/her Host Tag’s anchor text (automatically the associated link will also be copied) and paste it over one of your “Viral Tags” below.

4.) Encourage and invite your readers to do the same and soon this can grow virally.

Host Tag: DIYers IT Zone

Important: Once I get a ping back from you, I will add your anchor text and the associated link you designate as “Host Tag” here, replacing one of the “ViralTags” from the matrix above. As more and more bloggers copy and paste this matrix, the more backlinks you will have with your anchor text. If everybody who copy and paste from your blog does the same, pretty soon this will spread and go viral. So, the sooner you participate, the more links with anchor text you will receive.

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Hosting Server Had been Hacked

didi — Sun, 13 May 2007 16:57:39 +0000

My hosting server had been hacked resulting all the index file had been overwritten by hacker… T_T

This is why my site not accessible for this few days. The server had just been reinstalled OS this evening…

PS: Always remember to backup regularly

Blog~2

didi — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 09:04:26 +0000

In my previous post i’ve mentioned about how to register for blogger account. This post i will show how to write article/post using the dashboard provided.

1. “New post” is used to write a new article/post.

2. “Create blog” is used to create a new blog using same account. By default the blog will be the one you setup during registration.

3. “View blog” is used to view your blog. Once you click it, it will redirect you to your blog url.

4. “Manage post” is used to manage your posts. Such as edit or delete the post.

5. “Manage setting” is used for your account configuration.

6. “Manage layout” is used to edit your blog layout. Such as template, font & colors, html template and etc.