We're making this Alpha version of VaultWiki 4 available now for sites interested in exploring this early version of the software, to start work on styling, plug-ins, etc, and to provide feedback before a final version is released. While this Alpha version can be used on new sites, some functionality and content of existing sites won't yet be ported over. Thus, we recommend that users who want to upgrade sites to this Alpha version do so in a staging environment before deploying it to production.
Keep in mind, however, that this release of VaultWiki 4 will only work with vBulletin version 4.1.4 and higher. We will be adding support for other versions of vBulletin and some other forum platforms before month's end.
New Features and Improvements
As we've previously announced, VaultWiki 4 features significant improvements over version 3:- A completely rewritten core product which provides a modular and more customizable environment
- More intuitive Wiki Areas and other structured components
- A wiki sidebar featuring Live Search, Activity Feed, Similar Content, and more
- The ability to Upload Files and add Categories via the editor
- Have more than 1 Discussion on each wiki page
- Improved and more accessible moderator tools
- History for Files, so new uploads can be reverted if necessary
- A one-click install and upgrade process
- More URL customization options and easier server preparation for those options
- Full IPv6 support and UTF-8 support without needing to recompile PHP
- .. and more to be revealed in future updates
How to Upgrade
For users who wish to upgrade their current installation of VaultWiki to this early version of VaultWiki 4, please refer to this blog post for the proper procedures: https://www.vaultwiki.org/blogs/55/Price and Availability
VaultWiki 4 is available to all users who have an active VaultWiki Premium License.If you still have a VaultWiki Standard License, you have until March 31, 2013 to Upgrade to Premium via the Members area. Beyond that date we will no longer be offering the License Upgrade, and Standard License holders will have to purchase a new Premium License in order to access VaultWiki 4.
Additionally, on March 31, 2013, prices for all other products and services will be increasing, such as new licenses and renewals.
We trust you'll agree that VaultWiki 4 makes significant strides advancing the capabilities of community-driven wiki sites. We're proud of what we've been able to accomplish in VaultWiki 4, and we believe you'll be quite pleased with VaultWiki and where we plan to take it over the next few weeks and months.
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