[bbDev] Major change to install/options needs testing

[spencerp]

Sam Bauers wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I've just committed a major change to trunk which I would appreciate 
> both extensive testing and general feedback on.
>
> Firstly, all non-database settings have been moved into the database, 
> and in turn a new admin area for those options has been created. This 
> includes all WordPress Integration settings.
>
> Continuing from this, in an effort to lower the barriers to trying out 
> bbPress I've re-written the installation process. Now, rather than 
> having to manually edit the config file, it's possible to make the 
> settings via the installer. WordPress has had this sort of 
> functionality for a while. If the config directory is not writable, 
> then it will let you know and spit out the correct contents for the 
> config file to screen for the user to manually install.
>
> I've also added the ability to make WordPress integration settings on 
> install. It also validates the settings. There are some under the hood
> changes to how bbPress decides what it's cookie settings are as a 
> result of integration, these leads to less people locking themselves 
> out of their install. The admin area spits out the correct settings to 
> make in the WordPress install to get cookie sharing working properly. 
> The admin area also contains a WP role to bbPress role mapper. It's 
> pretty cool.
>
> I've updated the database upgrade script to have a similar look to the 
> new installer, and bb_die() errors also inherit the new look.
>
> Recent changes in trunk have brought bbPress usernames into line with 
> WordPress as well. Adding all this up means that You can now integrate 
> WordPress with bbPress without plugins.
>
> As you can imagine, there is a lot going on in this change (I couldn't 
> really split it into smaller chunks), so some breakage may occur. 
> Please report on list if you have problems.
>
> I'm interested to hear about how it goes being installed over the top 
> of existing data/config files (use backups of course) and if anyone 
> has any problems with the layout in their browser (especially Internet 
> Explorer).

WOW! This is a NICE change! Congrats on getting SVN commit status Sam! I 
think I'll get back into the whole bbPress deal again! =D I'll have to  
make some time here soon and SVN CO bbPress trunk again then. Whoo Hoo! 
Sam's on board, about time!

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