[wp-hackers] Simplicity in 2.next - plugin update checking

[Vogel, Andrew (vogelap)]

EXCELLENT idea. Good thinking.

-andrew vogel
Manager of Professional Programs
University of Cincinnati
College of Pharmacy 
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: wp-hackers-bounces at lists.automattic.com 
> [mailto:wp-hackers-bounces at lists.automattic.com] On Behalf Of 
> Arne Brachhold
> Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 4:06 PM
> To: wp-hackers at lists.automattic.com
> Subject: Re: [wp-hackers] Simplicity in 2.next - plugin 
> update checking
> 
> Hi,
> 
> the problem with non-working plugins after WordPress updates 
> could be avoided if we check them for problems BEFORE upgrading it. 
> 
> If a user sees, that some plugins won't work with the new 
> version (and there are no updates for them available), he 
> might consider to wait until they are compatible.
> 
> The installation screen could check for plugin updates like 
> Peter Westwood mentioned in the mail above. 
> The webservice (or whatever) could give a response like:
> 
> - Up to date and working with the new version
> - Not working (and no update available)
> - Not tested (use at your own risk)
> - Needs update to work (and is available)
>  
> "Not working" should disable the plugin automatically so 
> there are should be no errors after installation. "Needs update"
> should download the new version and install it after the 
> Wordpress update has finished.
> 
> 
> Arne
> 
> 
> 
> 
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