So if the user uploads an ARCHIVE of the latest release of WordPress and extracts it, overwriting (but not deleting) existing files, the potential problem is avoided altogether?
This speaks well for a script that automagically checks for and (optionally) downloads & installs newer versions. -andrew vogel Manager of Professional Programs University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Podz > Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 11:56 AM > To: WordPress Documentation > Subject: Re: [wp-docs] 5-Step Upgrade in Upgrading WordPress > > Vogel, Andrew (vogelap) wrote: > > What's the risk of overwriting? I've never encountered 'overwriting > > issues' in any other PHP-based software I've run, so I am > curious why > > WordPress is different from others... > > Risk ? None. > Hassle for users when they get errors because their server > screws up ? Yes. > Forums helpers tired of saying "Delete first" ? Yes. > Time spent in forums doing so ? Lots. > Time to alter 1 doc and keep it that way ? Seconds. > > Would it hurt for the 'official' docs to say 'Delete' ? NO. > > P. > _______________________________________________ > wp-docs mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.automattic.com/mailman/listinfo/wp-docs > _______________________________________________ wp-docs mailing list [email protected] http://lists.automattic.com/mailman/listinfo/wp-docs
