Hey guys!
I'm not expecting any huge cosmetic changes but a lot of things on the back.
Cosmetically, will be the addition of using a Captcha confirmation during the new using registration process, which will eliminate a lot, and I mean A LOT, of spam.
On the back end I'm expecting us to move to a database system instead of the file system we are currently on.
Right now what happens every time a new thread is started, a new file is created on the web server. So thinking about all the threads we have there's a txt based file for every single one of them. That's a lot of space being used.
This is a big change for us and I will have everything backed up just before they start the upgrade.
Matter of fact. I think I will shut the boards down around 8 AM EST time, run the back up and leave them in an "off" state until I get the go ahead that the upgrade is completed.
If UBB gives me an earlier start time expect the time I shut off the boards to change.
When and if I get more information from UBB I'll be sure to pass it on to all of you.
