2008/01/22

Update Now! MindTouch Deki 1.8.3

MindTouch Deki 1.8.3 was recently released. This may be an incremental release number, but don't let this fool you it is a major release with lots of new features. I recorded a demo video in which I focus mostly on the new Dapper integration and using this for mashups with Google Charts and Maps. The video starts slow, I know, but it's short and it does get good once I shut up and start demoing. The following are some of the new features:

• New localization format - strings are now organized by UI views, which provides better context to translators
• New languages - Chinese, Japanese, Polish, & Spanish (Spain, Argentina)
• External group restrictions - restrict page(s) to an external group instead of individual users through the same restriction dialog
• New template "Fiesta" with multiple skins - the new template from Wik.is, named "Fiesta", is now available for all OSS sites
• Multi-tenant support - run thousands of wikis from one host, just like Wik.is!
• Improved email support - integration with PHPMailer allows you to use an external SMTP server to handle your MindTouch Deki emails
• Email a page feature
• New Extensions, New Functions, and Scripts

Read the complete release notes here. 

Be sure to update. If you're running from source, download a new version from Sourceforge.net, the upgrade instructions are included. Be certain to download 1.8.3b release. If you're running MindTouch Deki from a VM you can use the upgradeWiki.sh script to automate the upgrade.

DapperCamp

Steve and I will be presenting at DapperCamp on February 5. Stop by and say hello if you're in the neighborhood. The event is free and we'll be showing off the new MindTouch Deki Dapper integration. If you haven't checked out Dapper.net, I recommend doing so.

Writing Extensions for MindTouch Deki is easier than ever

Our very own Corey just blogged about his experience creating his first XML extension.  Now you can add new functionality to your wiki without requiring additional tools.  MindTouch Deki 1.8.3b ships with a built-in execution engine for running XML extensions.  Check out the following new XML extensions, create your own, and share them on OpenGarden!