WoltLab Community Calendar Plugin released

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:56:51 +0200

The first version of the brand new calendar suite WoltLab Community Calendar can be purchased now. You'll get an innovative solution that combines the advantages of a community-based web software with those of an extensive calendar and event management system - similar to Outlook, iCal and Co.

Inform your members about current appointments or events! Create guest lists and use the numerous possibilities of repeated events. Benefit from the seamless integration of the calendar into Burning Board 3.

An introductory offer of $39.99 (including VAT) is availabe in your members area. It contains WoltLab Community Calendar as Burning Board 3 plugin. Access to updates and support of this plugin is linked with the access of your Burning Board 3: You pay once for updates and support and get it for both applications!

The software is currently available as beta version. All customers get the final version 1.0 as a free update, no matter if they have an existing update access or not. Currently English and German languages are supported, other languages will follow with the next version. Explore the features of Community calendar on our product pages.

A current version of Burning Board 3 is required to use the Community Calendar plugin. If you want to use the calendar standalone you need to be patient. The exact prices and the final product will be likely published in this third quarter of 2008.

Burning Board 3.0.7 released

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:47:47 +0200

WoltLab released the version 3.0.7 of the popular discussion board software Burning Board. Many small bugs have been fixed. Additionally two new data importers have been included: Data conversion from APBoard und ThWboard is now supported.

You can download the update in your member's area or install it alternatively through the automatic update function in the administration panel of your forum.

EM Special: Every German goal gives you a month updates for free

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 16:28:45 +0200

WoltLab supports the German team on its way through the European Football Championship in Austria and Switzerland.

For every goal from Ballack & Co. during the tournament, we extend the access to updates of your new Standard or Professional license for one month.

Every customer takes part automatically, by purchasing a license from today on (2nd of June). This special ends with the last match of the German team. The license has to be ordered during this period and paid at least until a week (7 days) after the last German match.

Every German goal will be counted, but own goals and goals in the penalty shootout. We only extend the access to updates - not for support. Owners of the Basic license do not take part.

We are looking forward to a nice and high-scoring championship.

Burning Board 3.0.6 released

Thu, 29 May 2008 18:57:36 +0200

We have released the version 3.0.6 of our discussion board software Burning Board. The update includes some minor features and several bugfixes.

You can download the update in your member's area or install it alternatively through the automatic update function in the administration panel of your forum.

Burning Board Lite 2.0.0 released

Tue, 20 May 2008 15:31:28 +0200

We have released the version 2.0.0 of our discussion board software Burning Board Lite.

Burning Board Lite 2.0 is based on WoltLab Community Framework - and so is Burning Board 3.0. It has all basic features of a discussion board and is also a free alternative to test our software.

The improvements compared to Burning Board Lite 1 can be found most of all in security, usability and extendability. Burning Board Lite 2 is also developed with current web standards, modern programming and accessibility in mind. Data from Burning Board Lite 1 can be imported without any problems into Burning Board Lite 2.0. You can also update to Burning Board 3.0 at any time.

Questions about Burning Board Lite 2.0 can be posted in this subboard. With this release of Burning Board 2.0 we stop developing Burning Board Lite 1 and don't offer it for download any more.

Products - Burning Board Lite

Burning Board 3.0.5 released

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:36:20 +0200

We have released the version 3.0.5 of our discussion board software Burning Board. The update includes some minor features and several bugfixes.

For the first time version 3.0.5 includes Portuguese and Croatian translations.
You can download the update in your member's area or install it alternatively through the automatic update function in the administration panel of your forum.

Burning Board 3.0.4 released

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:55:47 +0100

We have released the version 3.0.4 of our discussion board software Burning Board. The update includes some minor features and several bugfixes.

For the first time version 3.0.4 includes an import tool for PHPBB3 and Snitz Forums 2000.
You can download the update in your member's area or install it alternatively through the automatic update function in the administration panel of your forum.

WoltLab Community launched

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 19:25:55 +0100

WoltLab has started the "WoltLab Community" last weekend after an intensive development time. At community.woltlab.com WoltLab offers a central point for styles and addons. Everyone has the chance to participate by sharing his self-developed packages or plugins for WoltLab Community Framework and Burning Board 3.

"In the past our customers had to dig through many different forums to get their desired add-ons. Often new registrations and activations had to be made" Arian Glander CEO of WoltLab GmbH says. "With the WoltLab Community a look on a single platform is sufficient. A new registration is unnecessary, because you'll have the same log-in in our support forums. Another advantage is that all add-ons can be found and installed directly in the administration panel of your forum. We also support the translation of addons that they can be also used by our international customers."

A competent team of volunteers checks all add-ons for errors and security holes. Furthermore they assist developers with programming WCF plug-ins. In the future further improvements and new functions of this platform are planned.

The most successful Burning Board 3 community "wbb3Mods" has decided to be part of the community from the beginning � other communities announced to follow that.

Burning Board 3.0.3 released

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:35:55 +0100

We have released the version 3.0.3 of our discussion board software Burning Board. The update includes some minor features and several bugfixes.

For the first time version 3.0.3 includes a Chinese translation and an import tool for PHPKit and NewBB.
You can download the update in your member's area or install it alternatively through the automatic update function in the administration panel of your forum.

Burning Board 3.0.2 released

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:40:33 +0100

We have released the version 3.0.2 of our discussion board software Burning Board. The update includes some minor features and several bugfixes.

A detailed list of all changes is available here.

You can download the update in your member's area or install it alternatively through the automatic update function in the administration panel of your forum.

Burning Board 3 now available from $69,99

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 16:40:54 +0100

Right on time for the Christmas season WoltLab makes you an offer you can't refuse. Until the end of year the professional and innovative discussion board software Burning Board 3 is available from only $69.99.

The so called "Basic License" has access to the current version Burning Board 3 - support and updates are not included. An overview of the license:

Contains the new, innovative version Burning Board 3.0
Contains also access to established version of Burning Board 2.3
Free bugfixes
Access to updates and support is not included, but may be purchased later*.

* One year access to updates costs $39.99. Access to support can be activated with a one-time fee of $60 (Standard support) or $165 (Professional support).

Furthermore we still offer you the Standard and Professional license. They additionally offer one year support and updates.

Purchase Burning Board 3 now

About Burning Board 3:
Burning Board 3 is a professional and innovative discussion board software. It covers most needs that are required by a modern forum software. Based on a revolutionary package system, the software can be easily and fast extended by new features. Our active community already developed a dozen extensions. Meanwhile, five languages are available (English, German, French, Italian and Turkish) � additional languages are in development. Get more information about the many features on our website and contact us if you are interested in our product.

About WoltLab:
WoltLab is the leading provider of discussion board software in Germany. Since more than six years, Internet software is developed and sold with great success, more than one million people are using the popular software solutions daily. More than 25,000 customers in over 100 countries got on board.

Burning Board 3.0.1 released

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 17:01:26 +0200

We have released the version 3.0.1 of our discussion board software Burning Board. The update includes some minor features and several bugfixes.

For the first time version 3.0.1 includes a French and Turkish translation.
You can download the update in your member's area or install it alternatively through the automatic update function in the administration panel of your forum.

Burning Board 3.0.1 Release Candidate 1 released

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:10:09 +0200

We have released the first Release Candidate for version 3.0.1 of our discussion board software Burning Board. The update includes some minor features and several bugfixes.

Due to the multitute of changes we decided to release version 3.0.1 only for testing purposes as a Release Candidate. This version is not suitable for productive use. During the next days we will release the final version 3.0.1.

For the first time version 3.0.1 includes a French and Turkish translation.
You can download the update in your member's area or install it alternatively through the automatic update function in the administration panel of your forum.

Burning Board 3.0.0 Patch Level 1 released

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:48:59 +0200

WoltLab Burning Board 3.0.0 Patch Level 1 can now be downloaded in our Members Area. In version 3.0.0 Patch Level 1 we have fixed possible security holes. For security reasons we recommend the update!

Burning Board 3.0.0 released

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:20:54 +0200

The next generation of the discussion board software Burning Board is unveiled and can be purchased now! The new version sets several new standards and distinguish itself by a modern and secure technical implementation as well as a user-friendly user interface.

WoltLab Community Framework

The backbone for Burning Board 3 will be WoltLab Community Framework (WCF). The framework will be the basis for all future products from WoltLab in the area of community development. It is completely object orientated programming using PHP5, and includes support for module packages. The first product to make use of these functions will be Burning Board 3. The forum software will be comprised of smaller packages to be able to integrate into other programs at a later stage.

WCF will have a function that can run automatic updates of installed packages. Included is a process to update installed packages / modules from the originator (e.g. WoltLab) into the package database, thus creating a live update system for future versions. You will be able to have update packages automatically download and install. It will also be possible to manually search for updates and install individual packages / updates. A larger selected package will automatically download and install any smaller packages that it requires in order to function. You will be able to individually uninstall any particular package, so long as it is not in use by another larger package, commonly know a "Dependency Packaging" and can be achieved with the click of a mouse button.

Documented API and interfaces

One of the most important aspects of developing Burning Board 3 is the users' ability to adapt the program to their own specific needs. The forum software has a detailed API documentation and an event interface. This interface allows alterations of the software at basic levels without having to directly alter the source code.

A new accessible standard style

In the development of Burning Board 3 the coding will have new and improved standards. The HTML edition of the software will contain pure semantic source code. The design will be created completely by using CSS, overcoming previous restrictions imposed by styles that have been coded in other ways. Through CSS modification, users are provided with extreme control over the visual aspect of their forum. More changes will be possible without any template modification. As a result of the new coding style, a completely new standard style will be developed. Among these changes will be simplifying certain areas of the user interface. Hopefully this will make using the forum easier, especially for new and inexperienced users.

Use of standards

The forum software will naturally use templates for the HTML edition. The template engine used will already be included into the Community Framework. We have decided to use an engine based on that of Smarty. Smarty already offers a number of reliable programs and is a known developer within the community.

With Burning Board 3 we want to continue supporting the use of standards that have been set for such development. In addition to XHTML and CSS, we will aim to import and export data using XML.

Through better use of caching, Burning Board 3 will drastically reduce the number of database queries used. The start page of the forum can be produced in the same time frame as now, but only using 4 queries. Simultaneously the load of a single query would be considerably diminished through the optimization of the database structure.

Multi-language support

Burning Board can be run with multiple languages. Users may choose a language for writing messages in, or for filtering content. At this time, you can choose three different languages for the user interface (German, English, Italian). Further languages will follow.

E-mail support ticket system

With the release of Burning Board 3 we will also begin offering e-mail support via a ticket system. Access to e-mail support is given to owners of the new Burning Board 3 license. Furthermore the support forums are still in place for your technical questions.

Find more out more on our detailed product website:
Features | Screenshots | Demo | Purchase

Burning Board 3.0 Release Candidate 7 released

Mon, 2 Jul 2007 18:45:46 +0200

The seventh Release Candidate of the new WoltLab Burning Board 3.0 has been released. You can participate for free at our beta test until the 31st of July 2007. More information and the download link can be found at http://beta.woltlab.de/download_en.html. The online test forum is still available at http://beta.woltlab.de.

Burning Board 3.0 Release Candidate 6 released

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 21:24:27 +0200

The sixth Release Candidate of the new WoltLab Burning Board 3.0 has been released. You can participate for free at our beta test until the 15th of July 2007. More information and the download link can be found at http://beta.woltlab.de/download_en.html. The online test forum is still available at http://beta.woltlab.de.

Burning Board 3.0 Release Candidate 5 released

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:40:38 +0200

The fifth Release Candidate of the new WoltLab Burning Board 3.0 has been released. You can participate for free at our beta test until the 15th of July 2007. More information and the download link can be found at http://beta.woltlab.de/download_en.html. The online test forum is still available at http://beta.woltlab.de.

Burning Board 3.0 Release Candidate 4 released

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 15:56:22 +0200

The fourth Release Candidate of the new WoltLab Burning Board 3.0 has been released. You can participate for free at our beta test until the 27th of June 2007. More information and the download link can be found at http://beta.woltlab.de/download_en.html. The online test forum is still available at http://beta.woltlab.de.

Burning Board 3.0 Release Candidate 3 released

Fri, 25 May 2007 16:26:15 +0200

The third Release Candidate of the new WoltLab Burning Board 3.0 has been released. You can participate for free at our beta test until the 27th of June 2007. More information and the download link can be found at http://beta.woltlab.de/download_en.html. The online test forum is still available at http://beta.woltlab.de.

Burning Board 3.0 Release Candidate 2 released

Fri, 18 May 2007 16:58:06 +0200

The second Release Candidate of the new WoltLab Burning Board 3.0 has been released. You can participate for free at our beta test until the 27th of June 2007. More information and the download link can be found at http://beta.woltlab.de/download_en.html. The online test forum is still available at http://beta.woltlab.de.

Burning Board 3.0 Release Candidate 1 released

Fri, 4 May 2007 18:39:39 +0200

The first Release Candidate of the new WoltLab Burning Board 3.0 has been released. You can participate for free at our beta test until the 28th of May 2007. More information and the download link can be found at http://beta.woltlab.de/download_en.html. The online test forum is still available at http://beta.woltlab.de.

Burning Board 3.0 Beta 6 released

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:11:20 +0200

The sixth public beta version of the new WoltLab Burning Board 3.0 has been released. You can participate for free at our beta test until the 14th of May 2007. More information and the download link can be found at http://beta.woltlab.de/download_en.html. The online test forum is still available at http://beta.woltlab.de.

Burning Board 3.0 Beta 5 released

Thu, 5 Apr 2007 21:37:39 +0200

The fifth public beta version of the new WoltLab Burning Board 3.0 has been released. You can participate for free at our beta test until the 14th of May 2007. More information and the download link can be found at http://beta.woltlab.de/download_en.html. The online test forum is still available at http://beta.woltlab.de.

Security Update for Burning Board 2 released

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:53:30 +0100

Today we have been notified about a possible security hole in all Burning Board 2 above 2.1. We have fixed the problem and provide you the update files for versions 2.1.6, 2.2.2 and 2.3.6 in the members area.

For security reasons we strongly recommend the update!

Burning Board 3.0 Beta 4 released

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 16:03:22 +0100

The fourth public beta version of the new WoltLab Burning Board 3.0 has been released. You can participate for free at our beta test until the 14th of April 2007. More information and the download link can be found at http://beta.woltlab.de/download_en.html. The online test forum is still available at http://beta.woltlab.de.

Burning Board 3.0 Beta 3 released

Fri, 9 Feb 2007 21:30:38 +0100

The third public beta version of the new WoltLab Burning Board 3.0 has been released. You can participate for free at our beta test until the 14th of April 2007. More information and the download link can be found at http://beta.woltlab.de/download_en.html. The online test forum is still available at http://beta.woltlab.de.

Security Update for Burning Board 2 and Burning Board Lite released

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:51:30 +0100

Today we have been notified about a possible security hole in all Burning Board 2 and Burning Board Lite versions. We have fixed the problem and provide you the update files for versions 2.0.3, 2.1.6, 2.2.2 and 2.3.6 in the members area. The download of the fixed Burning Board Lite version can be found in Products -> Burning Board Lite.

For security reasons we strongly recommend the update!

Burning Board 3.0 Beta 2 released

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 21:16:43 +0100

The second public beta version of the new WoltLab Burning Board 3.0 has been released. You can participate for free at our beta test until the 14th of April 2007. More information and the download link can be found at http://beta.woltlab.de/download_en.html. The online test forum is still available at http://beta.woltlab.de.

Roadmap for WoltLab Burning Board 3.0.0 Beta refreshed

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:14:23 +0100

We have scheduled the following release dates for the Beta versions. Please keep in mind that the dates are only estimated, so discrepancies can happen, although they are not planned. All Beta versions can be downloaded and tested for free.

Version	Date of release	Summary
3.0.0 Beta 1	30.11.2006	First Beta version
3.0.0 Beta 2	09.01.2007	Bugfixing Style- & Template-System
3.0.0 Beta 3	09.02.2007	Bugfixing Integration of Help system Finalisation of language packs (German and English) Possible to update from Burning Board 2 Minor feature improvement "Feature Freeze"
3.0.0 RC1	23.02.2007	Bugfixing Finalisation of Design
3.0.0 RC2	09.03.2007	Bugfixing
3.0.0	29.03.2007	Bugfixing Final Release of Burning Board 3.0

WoltLab Burning Board 3 License System

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 19:10:27 +0100

With the forthcoming release of the Woltlab Burning Board 3, we are planning to introduce a new License System. With the inclusion of the new Licenses, we will be offering our customers a more extended Service inclusive of the introduction of our new official and more transparent Technical Support.

# Professional License

For 99,99 EUR you will receive the new Professional License which includes:

- The most current version with full functionality
- 1 years access to all Updates
- 2 years access to all Bug fixes
- 1 years Technical Support with a maximum response time of 2 working days

Upon purchace of our Professional License, you can at any time extend your access to Updates, Bug fixes and the Technical Support for a sum of 29,99 EUR per Year.

# Business License

For 199,99 EUR you will receive the new Business License which includes:

- The most current version with full functionality
- 1 years access to all Updates
- 2 years access to all Bug fixes
- 1 years Technical Support with a maximum response time of 1 working day

Upon purchace of our Business License, you can at any time extend your access to Updates, Bug fixes and the Technical Support for a sum of 49,99 EUR per Year.

# Branding Free License

With an extra one-time payment of 99,99 EUR, you may remove all visible Copyright notices within your WoltLab Burning Board. The option to purchase the Branding Free License after you have aquired a Forums License is available. This also applies to older Licenses.

All License purchases are valid for life. Even after your current License has run out, you still can continue to use your Forum. An Upgrade from a Professional to Business License, or a downgrade from a Business to Professional License is not available.

ATTENTION:

The new License System will come into effect upon the Final release of the WoltLab Burning Board 3.0 (Planned for the 9th of March 2007). Up until this time, the old License System will still be in effect.

For Customers who purchace a License up until the release, nothing will change. You will still receive the same benefits as before. You also have the opportunity to extend your License to receive access to Updates for a further 29,99 EUR per Year.

If you would like to make use of the new Support Service, a onetime activation fee for the Professional Support (45,- EUR) or for the Business Support (125,- EUR) would need to be made. If you own the old Professional, Premium or Platinum license, you will then receive a complete Year of Support at no extra cost.

If you hold an old License with outstanding access time to Updates - e.g. by the Platinum license - and would like to make use of the Technical Support, then a yearly payment of 14,99 EUR (Professional Support) or a yearly payment of 24,99 EUR (Business Support) can be made.

If you have any questions about our new license system, please read the FAQ or send us an email.

Announcement: WoltLab Developer Network

Sat, 9 Dec 2006 16:58:27 +0100

With the final release of WoltLab Burning Board 3.0 WoltLab opens a new platform called WoltLab Developer Network (WDN). The WDN is a central and official contact point for customizing your WoltLab Burning Board and other products of the WoltLab Community Framework.

Developers have the possibility to publish and offer their addons to a big audience. Administrators can easily find help for the installed addon. All addons that are in the WDN can be installed and updated directly in the Administration Center of your WoltLab Burning Board. A first beta version of the WoltLab Developer Network will start in January 2007. The final version will start when WoltLab Burning Board 3.0 will be released (estimated on the 9th of March 2007).

Burning Board 3.0 Beta 1 released

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 19:15:21 +0100

A first public beta version of the new WoltLab Burning Board 3.0 has been released. You can participate for free at our beta test until the 31st of March 2007. More information and the download link can be found at http://beta.woltlab.de/download_en.html. The online test forum is still available at http://beta.woltlab.de.

Roadmap for WoltLab Burning Board 3.0.0 Beta

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 18:47:09 +0100

In a few weeks we will start our Beta phase of WoltLab Burning Board 3.0.0. We have scheduled the following release dates for the Beta versions. Please keep in mind that the dates are only estimated, so discrepancies can happen, although they are not planned. All Beta versions can be downloaded and tested for free.

Version	Date of release	Summary
3.0.0 Beta 1	30.11.2006	First Beta version
3.0.0 Beta 2	21.12.2006	Integration of Help system Finalisation of language packs (German and English) Possible to update from Burning Board 2 Bugfixing Minor feature improvement "Feature Freeze"
3.0.0 Beta 3	21.01.2007	Bugfixing
3.0.0 RC1	09.02.2007	Bugfixing Finalisation of Design
3.0.0 RC2	23.02.2007	Bugfixing
3.0.0	09.03.2007	Bugfixing Final Release of Burning Board 3.0

WoltLab Burning Board 2.3.6 Release

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:04:21 +0200

WoltLab Burning Board 2.3.6 can now be downloaded in our Members Area. Detailed information about the installation process is included in the zip file.

In version 2.3.6 we have fixed possible security holes. For security reasons we recommend the update!

WoltLab Burning Board 3.0 Alpha Online-Demo

Mon, 7 Aug 2006 22:39:58 +0200

The demo version of Burning Board 3.0 can be found at beta.woltlab.de. You can get an overview about the new version, new features and improved usability.

Please keep in mind that currently not all features are implemented. In the following weeks and months we will finalize the product. The current style is only a developer style. There will be a different one with the final version.

The first public beta version will be released until the end of this year. The final 3.0 version will be released in the first quarter of 2007.

WoltLab Burning Board 2.3.5 Release

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:40:10 +0200

WoltLab Burning Board 2.3.5 can now be downloaded in our Members Area. Detailed information about the installation process is included in the zip file.

In version 2.3.5 we have fixed possible security holes. For security reasons we recommend the update!

Five years of WoltLab

Thu, 11 May 2006 16:42:07 +0200

On the 16th of May 2001 the project �WoltLab� was launched, the start of an unforeseeable success story. We thank our customers and partners for a successful collaboration in the last years. To sweeten your waiting time for the Burning Board 3, we offer you in a unique promotion up to 50% discount on our license fees.

The offer is valid from the 16th of May 2006 until the Release of the Final 3.0 version of the Burning Board. We grant:

10% discount on all Professional and Premium licenses
20% discount on all Platinum licenses
50% discount on the No-Copyright license

If you purchase a Professional, Premium or Platinum license now you have automatically access to the Burning Board 3 after its release (Fourth Quarter of 2006). You can also participate in our Beta test (Third Quarter of 2006).

Buy now | More information about Burning Board

WoltLab Burning Board 3 Roadmap

Wed, 5 Apr 2006 10:54:36 +0200

Since the end of 2004 we have been developing on the next generation of our Forum Software - The Burning Board. Now that the Development is drawing to a close, we have the opportunity to provide you with a more precise Release Date of the Software.

Currently we estimate the following:
End of the Second Quarter of 2006: Alpha version as an Online Demo for testing purposes.
Beginning of the Third Quarter of 2006: Beta version for the start of the testing process.
Fourth Quarter of 2006: The Release of the Final 3.0.0 version.

For more information about the Technical improvements of this new Version can be found in the following article: Latest Development Status of the Burning Board

WoltLab Burning Board 2.3.4 Release

Tue, 3 Jan 2006 12:20:40 +0100

WoltLab Burning Board 2.3.4 can now be downloaded in our Members Area. Detailed information about the installation process is included in the zip file.

WoltLab Burning Board 2.3.3 Release

Thu, 14 Jul 2005 15:22:02 +0200

WoltLab Burning Board 2.3.3 can now be downloaded in our Members Area. Detailed information about the installation process is included in the zip file.

Scene Newsletter

Fri, 10 Jun 2005 16:32:36 +0200

We are introducing a new Scene Newsletter for the English Burning Board Community where you can be informed on a regular basis of Developments to the Burning Board. Also News and whats happening on the "Communities" Scene for Mods, Addons and Styles that are available and whats to come, so signup to our Newsletter and always be the first to now whats happening in the English wBB Community !!

WoltLab Burning Board 2.1.6 Release

Thu, 19 May 2005 13:25:53 +0200

WoltLab Burning Board 2.1.6 can now be downloaded in our Members Area. Detailed information about the installation process is included in the zip file.

In version 2.1.6 we have fixed possible security holes. For security reasons we recommend the update!

WoltLab Burning Board 2.2.2 Release

Thu, 19 May 2005 13:25:33 +0200

WoltLab Burning Board 2.2.2 can now be downloaded in our Members Area. Detailed information about the installation process is included in the zip file.

In version 2.2.2 we have fixed possible security holes. For security reasons we recommend the update!

WoltLab Burning Board 2.3.2 Release

Tue, 17 May 2005 16:15:40 +0200

WoltLab Burning Board 2.3.2 can now be downloaded in our Members Area. Detailed information about the installation process is included in the zip file.

In version 2.3.2 we have fixed possible security holes. For security reasons we recommend the update!

Security Update for Burning Board 2 and Burning Board Lite released

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 18:39:40 +0200

Today we have been notified about a possible security hole in all Burning Board and Burning Board Lite versions. We have fixed the problem and provide you the update files for versions 2.0.3, 2.1.5, 2.2.1 and 2.3.1 in the members area. The download of the fixed Burning Board Lite version can be found in Products -> Burning Board Lite.

For security reasons we strongly recommend the update!

WoltLab Burning Board 2.3.1 Release

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 16:29:10 +0100

WoltLab Burning Board 2.3.1 can now be downloaded in our Members Area. Detailed information about the installation process is included in the zip file.

Form for reporting piracy online

Tue, 8 Mar 2005 14:19:06 +0100

With our new "Report Piracy" form you can easily tell us anonymously and without obligation possible web sites or forums which are suspicious to use an illegal distribution of our software.

Security Update for Burning Board 2 and Burning Board Lite released

Mon, 21 Feb 2005 13:45:00 +0100

Yesterday we have been notified about a possible security hole in all Burning Board and Burning Board Lite versions. We have fixed the problem and provide you the update files for versions 2.0.3, 2.1.5, 2.2.1 and 2.3.0 in the members area. The download of the fixed Burning Board Lite version can be found in Products -> Burning Board Lite.

For security reasons we strongly recommend the update!

Latest Development Status of the Burning Board

Fri, 21 Jan 2005 13:45:00 +0100

The WoltLab company has set a new goal for the next generation of discussion forums. After a long and intensive concept planning phase, we can confirm that the development of the Burning Board 3 has begun.

WoltLab Community Framework

The Backbone for the Burning Board 3 will be the WoltLab Community Framework (WCF for-short). The Community Framework will be the basis for all future products from WoltLab in the area of community development. It is completely object orientated programming using PHP5, and includes support for module packages. The first product to make use of these functions will be the Burning Board 3. The forum software will be comprised of smaller packages to be able to integrate into other programs at a later stage.

The Community Framework will have a function that can run automatic updates of installed packages. Included is a process to Update installed Packages / Modules from the originator (e.g. Woltlab) into the Package Database, thus creating a Live update system for future versions. You will be able to have update packages automatically download and install. It will also be possible to manually search for updates and install individual Packages / Updates. A larger selected package will automatically download and install any smaller packages that it requires in order to function. You will be able to individually uninstall any particular package, so long as it is not in use by another larger package, commonly know a "Dependancy Packaging" and can be achieved with the click of a mouse button.

Documented API and Interfaces

One of the most important aspects of developing Burning Board 3 is the users ability to adapt the program to their own specific needs. The forum software will control, with the aid of detailed API documentation, an event-interface function for flexability. The interface will allow, User alterations specific to the software at basic levels without having to directly alter the source coding.

A new Restriction-Free Standard Style

In the development of Burning Board 3 the coding will have new and improved standards. The HTML edition of the software will contain pure semantic source code. The design will be created completely by using CSS, overcoming previous restrictions imposed by styles that have been coded in other ways. Through CSS modification, users are provided with extreme control over the visual aspect of their forum. More changes will be possible without any template modification. As a result of the new coding style, a completely new standard style will be developed. Among these changes will be simplifying certain areas of the user interface. Hopefully this will make using the forum easier, especially for new and inexperienced users.

Use of Standards

The forum software will naturally use templates for the HTML edition. The Template Engine used will already be included into the Community Framework. We have decided to use an engine based on that of Smarty. Smarty already offers a number of reliable programs and is a known developer within the community.

With Burning Board 3 we want to continue supporting the use of standards that have been set for such development. In addition to XHTML and CSS, we will aim to import and export data using XML. Regarding SQL queries, we plan on focusing more on general standards in order to support systems similar to MySQL. Starting with Burning Board 3, we plan on supporting the following SQL Systems: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, SQLite and Oracle.

Through better use of caching, Burning Board 3 will drastically reduce the number of database queries used. The start page of the forum can be produced in the same time frame as now, but only using 4 queries. Simultaneously the load of a Single Query would be considerably diminished through the optimization of the database structure.

More Standard Languages Included

Burning Board 3 will also include a greater language support. We are planning a Multi-Language Edition which will by default include a number of different languages. During the installation you can select your desired language for the installation and user interface. On conclusion, additional languages can be added. Currently, support for the following languages is planned: German, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Chinese and Japanese.

E-Mail Support Ticket System

With the release of Burning Board 3 we will also begin offering E-Mail Support via a Ticket System. Access to E-Mail support is planned to revolve around your Woltlab License. A Pro-License will have access to updates and E-Mail Support for a period of one year. Support should preferably be obtained by using the E-Mail Ticket System. The support forums that currently exist will remain the same - a place for unlimited free support online.

Planned Release Date and License Information

The estimated release date for Burning Board 3 is 2006. Nothing will change with the current license system. For customers who have an old Pro License with access to version 2.4, which will now no longer become available, your access is Guaranteed to be extended so that you may receive Burning Board 3. The WoltLab Community Framework is delivered as a component of the Burning Board 3 and is contained accordingly with a forum license.

We are currently still working on older versions of the forum software. Bugfixes are planned for the following versions: 2.1.5, 2.2.1 and 2.3.0. Release dates for these fixes are still to be determined.

WoltLab Burning Board 2.3.0 Release

Mon, 3 Jan 2005 15:40:00 +0100

WoltLab Burning Board 2.3.0 can now be downloaded in our Members Area. Detailed information about the installation process is included in the zip file.

WoltLab Burning Board Lite 1.0.1 Release

Wed, 8 Sep 2004 11:35:00 +0200

WoltLab Burning Board Lite 1.0.1 can now be downloaded in Products -> Burning Board Lite section. Detailed information about the installation process is included in the zip file.

WoltLab Burning Board 2.2.1 Release

Fri, 3 Sep 2004 16:00:00 +0200

WoltLab Burning Board 2.2.1 can now be downloaded in our Members Area. Detailed information about the installation process is included in the zip file.

WoltLab Burning Board 2.1.5 Release

Tue, 24 Aug 2004 14:00:00 +0200

WoltLab Burning Board 2.1.5 can now be downloaded in our Members Area. Detailed information about the installation process is included in the zip file.

WoltLab Burning Board Lite 1.0.0 Release

Thu, 5 Aug 2004 15:30:00 +0200

WoltLab Burning Board Lite 1.0.0 can now be downloaded in Products -> Burning Board Lite section. Detailed information about the installation process is included in the zip file.

WoltLab Burning Board 2.2.0 Release

Tue, 27 Jul 2004 10:00:00 +0200

WoltLab Burning Board 2.2.0 can now be downloaded in our Members Area. Detailed information about the installation process is included in the zip file.

WoltLab Burning Board 2.1.4 Release

Thu, 27 May 2004 18:15:00 +0200

WoltLab Burning Board 2.1.4 can now be downloaded in our Members Area. Detailed information about the installation process is included in the zip file.

WoltLab ChatServer (ChatAddon) 1.0 Beta 2 released

Tue, 2 Mar 2004 14:00:00 +0100

A new version of WoltLab ChatServer (ChatAddon) can be found in the members area for owner of a Burning Board Premium license and Platinum license since a few minutes. Detailed information about changes in the new version and the installation process is included in the zip file.

Change of Burning Board 2 licensing system

Sat, 7 Feb 2004 20:00:00 +0100

New licences are no longer bound to updates and Burning Board 2. Instead of that you can get access to updates for a period of time. Every update released within this time can be accessed. Extend this suscription with an additional charge.

The following changes belong to all licenses ordered after February 08 2004:

Start licences do not get access to updates but to the current version available. Professional licences get access to updates for one year - Premium licences for three years. The new licence type Platinum for EUR 199,- has lifetime access to updates. Extend your suscription to updates for EUR 29,- about one year (this is possible with Start, Professional and Premium). Order your suscription in the members area.

Official Addons are contained in the Platinum and Premium licence. Get lifetime access also with the other licences by paying once EUR 25,-. Order this access to official Addons in the members area.

The authorisation to remove the visible Copyright notices in one forum can be purchased for EUR 200,-.

Bugfixes are accessible for free under the following conditions: To get access to a bugfix version you need to have purchased the appendant final version. I.e. the final version has to be released before purchasing or within your suscription period. The release of a beta version within the suscription period does not give you access to the appendent final version or bugfix version.

Old Professional and Premium licences can be converted into the new licence type in the members area. The starting date for your suscription is the February 08 2004.

WoltLab GmbH homepage relaunched

Sat, 7 Feb 2004 20:00:00 +0100

Nearly every area of our old homepage has been revised. Some new areas have been added. We want to give you a better presentation of our service and products and accessibility to our page content.

The most apparent change on our new homepage is the new layout. The navigation is only on the left site in the menu bar. Some important links can be found in the top left. In the header different images can be found to separate the categories on our site. You can also change the language on every site.

In the members area there are also some changes. The different areas of the members area are accessible on the main page of the members area. In the download area only the current version of Burning Board is listet. All download versions can be found on another site. A licence can be transfered to a new access of the members area or an to an allready existing one.

A new service is our newsletter. There will be different categories abour our products and community. At the moment there is only a Burning Board 2 newsletter available. After your suscription you can get information e.g. only about new Burning Board versions.

There is also a new shop system to handle your orders. Ordering the first time means you get an access to the customer area. You can use this access for more orders so you do not need to enter your personal data again. We also recommend that you use that access to get discount for more orders. In this area you can download the invoice, cancel or get the current status of your order. The two payment methods "Credit Card" and "Bank Transfer" are available no matter which language you have choosed.

Technically we used XHTML- and CSS2-Standard so the site is compatible with all current internet browsers. You do not have Javascript enabled to use our site.

Enjoy surfing through our new homepage. Please send us your feedback to woltlab@woltlab.org.