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Release Notes: OpenX 2.6.1
==========================

OpenX 2.6 is the next generation release of the hugely popular OpenX
adserver.

These release notes cover what's new, system requirements, download and
installation instructions, known issues and frequently asked questions for
OpenX 2.6.1. Please read these notes before reporting any bugs.

Please tell us what you think on the OpenX forum [http://forum.openx.org/].


What's New in OpenX 2.6.1
-------------------------

 * Release date: 2008-08-27

 * Resolved 58 bugs including:

    * Openads 2.0 invocation tags using "block banner/campaign" feature
      are now supported.

    * Fixed error (code: 823) on homepage tab.

    * Website channels can now be used for linked banners.

    * Reported issues with email reports have been fixed.

    * Bug fixes and improved error messages for the OpenX ad server API.

    * Double-encoded values in single page call's "advanced mode" are
      now fixed.

    * Improved system checks before installation.

 * Other enhancements:

    * Added configuration option to remove the homepage tab.

* For the full list please visit:
  [https://developer.openx.org/jira/browse/OX/fixforversion/10299]


System Requirements
-------------------

Before installing, please make sure your server meets the system
requirements [http://www.openx.org/help/2.6/requirements].


Downloading and Installing
--------------------------

 * Downloading OpenX

   You can always find the latest version of OpenX here
   [http://www.openx.org/download].

   Older and maintenance releases can be found here
   [http://www.openx.org/support/release-archive].

 * Installing OpenX 2.6.1

   Installing OpenX 2.6.1 is a straightforward process. Follow these steps
   [http://www.openx.org/help/2.6/install] and use the links to refer to
   detailed information on each step where necessary.

 * Upgrading OpenX 2.6.1

   Upgrading to OpenX 2.6.1 is a straightforward process. Follow these steps
   [http://www.openx.org/help/2.6/install] and use the links to refer to
   detailed information on each step where necessary.

   Please note: The upgrade process will upgrade your OpenX database,
   and the database may no longer be compatible with your old code base.
   Therefore, you should create a backup of your database, just in case.

   The upgrade wizard supports upgrading from the following previous
   releases of OpenX:

   ---------------------------------------------------------------
   | Product                             | Version(s)            |
   ---------------------------------------------------------------
   | OpenX 2.6                           | All previous versions |
   ---------------------------------------------------------------
   | OpenX 2.4                           | All versions          |
   ---------------------------------------------------------------
   | Openads 2.4                         | All versions          |
   ---------------------------------------------------------------
   | Openads 2.0 for MySQL               | 2.0.11-pr1            |
   |   (formerly phpAdsNew)              |                       |
   ---------------------------------------------------------------
   | Openads 2.3 alpha                   | 2.3.31-alpha-pr3      |
   |   (formerly Max Media Manager v0.3) |   (v0.3.31-alpha-pr3) |
   ---------------------------------------------------------------
   | Openads 2.3 beta                    | All versions          |
   ---------------------------------------------------------------
   | Max Media Manager v0.1              | v0.1.29-rc            |
   ---------------------------------------------------------------
   | Openads 2.0 for PostgreSQL          | 2.0.11-pr1            |
   |  (formerly phpPgAds)                |                       |
   ---------------------------------------------------------------

   If you are not running one of these versions, you will need to upgrade
   your existing installation before you will be able to upgrade to
   OpenX 2.6.1.

 * Uninstalling OpenX 2.6.1

   To remove OpenX from your server delete the installed files and
   database tables.


Known Issues
------------

This list covers some of the known problems with OpenX 2.6.1. Please
read this before reporting any new bugs.

 * The upgrade process may time out with very large databases. See the FAQ
   [http://www.openx.org/help/2.6/faq/large-db] for more information if you
   have a large database.

 * Geotargeting based on a city name with non-latin character (e.g. Köln)
   will result in no banner being delivered. See
   [https://developer.openx.org/jira/browse/OX-3866].

 * PostgreSQL socket-based connections are not supported in this release,
   please use TCP/IP based connections instead. See
   [https://developer.openx.org/jira/browse/OX-3587].

 * OpenX 2.6.1 does NOT work with MySQL 3.x. If you are running
   Openads 2.0 on this very old version of MySQL, do NOT attempt to upgrade,
   as your installation will no longer work correctly.

 * OpenX 2.6.1 does NOT work with PostgreSQL 8.0 or earlier. If you are
   running Openads 2.0 for PostgreSQL on this very old version of
   PostgreSQL, do NOT attempt to upgrade, as your installation will no
   longer work correctly.

 * Some of the PEAR libraries used are not compatible with database prefix
   names with double "_" characters (e.g. "oa__"). You should NOT install
   OpenX with a prefix of this format.

 * Some users have reported issues of being logged out when viewing
   statistics. This can be worked around by ensuring that the timezone is
   correctly set in PHP
   [http://www.openx.org/help/2.6/timezone-settings].

 * See [https://developer.openx.org/jira/] for the latest bug reports.


FAQ
---

 1. What can I do to help?

    We need help from both developers and users to provide as much feedback
    as possible to make OpenX even better. Please read these notes on how to
    report a bug [http://www.openx.org/help/2.6/reporting-bugs] before
    reporting any bugs. You can also give us your feedback through the
    OpenX forum [http://forum.openx.org/].

 2. Can I upgrade from phpAdsNew?

    Yes. phpAdsNew was rebranded as Openads 2.0. You will need to ensure you
    first upgrade to the latest version of Openads 2.0 before using the OpenX
    2.6 upgrade wizard.

 3. Can I upgrade from Openads?

    Yes. Openads was rebranded as OpenX. You will be able to upgrade from any
    version of Openads.

 4. Does OpenX 2.6.1 support PostgreSQL?

    Yes, OpenX 2.6 reintroduces support for PostgreSQL, although it is still
    experimental support. Please help us improve it by reporting bugs
    [http://www.openx.org/help/2.6/reporting-bugs].

 5. Where do I go for support?

    Support is provided through the OpenX forum [http://forum.openx.org/].
    In this way, we hope that the whole community benefits from the answers
    given.

 6. Where's the source code?

    You can access the OpenX source code using subversion. See our developer
    website [https://developer.openx.org/].
