[wp-trac] Re: [WordPress Trac] #7899: WXR file as backup for upgrade process

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#7899: WXR file as backup for upgrade process
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 Reporter:  RanYanivHartstein  |        Owner:  anonymous
     Type:  defect             |       Status:  new      
 Priority:  normal             |    Milestone:  2.7      
Component:  Administration     |      Version:           
 Severity:  normal             |   Resolution:           
 Keywords:                     |  
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Comment (by MichaelH):

 +1 for removing the button if it does not produce a COMPLETE backup of the
 user's data and files.  The Button is misleading and is going to upset
 users if they depend on that backup and find out it isn't a complete set
 of data.  Imagine using that backup because you decide to revert to a
 previous version...just wear a flak jacket when you visit the forums to
 answer those questions.

 -1 for the disclaimer route--how would it be phrased--"Here's the Backup
 button, but it's not really a backup upon which you should depend!"

 +1 for a statement explaining that before proceeding with the upgrade, the
 user should backup both their data and their WordPress files (including
 images/uploads), with links to the appropriate Codex articles.

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