http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=230232Don't care as long as you keep 'Mean Green'.
SOTW's down. Are we currently Number 1?
- Thread starter Groovekiller
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Well, there's the engine, the php (or whatever language) code, the SQL statements, the database, that drives the inner workings of a forum, and then there's the user interface manager, themes, whatever you call them.
The "engine" will take care of storing and retrieving the posts while the UI manager will present the retrieved data in an appealing manner. Some would prefer the output in some RSS form, some others want a HTML page in a browser - both can be satisfied with the same "engine" but different UI plugins.
One thing should work - reasonably independently - of the other. So you can update the "core engine" to reflect the bleeding edge in data mining technology while you can keep the user interface to feed the user a rustic familiar green-on-black representation of the data with cryptic commands etc.
Hi, LampLight!
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I have been looking over the themes and there are a couple that are close to our current forum's default theme, so I'll try to get those installed -- when I can get the test forum up and running, that is.
FWIW, I happen to also use the "Mean Green" theme. I prefer it to the default vBulletin 3.x theme.
You can pick a theme with the theme picker (not "nose picker") in the extreme lower right of the screen. (You might have to scroll down.) It's also under "Edit Options" in your user control panel (direct link).
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I have been looking over the themes and there are a couple that are close to our current forum's default theme, so I'll try to get those installed -- when I can get the test forum up and running, that is.
FWIW, I happen to also use the "Mean Green" theme. I prefer it to the default vBulletin 3.x theme.
You can pick a theme with the theme picker (not "nose picker") in the extreme lower right of the screen. (You might have to scroll down.) It's also under "Edit Options" in your user control panel (direct link).
The User CP is now called 'My Profile' and is in the top right of the screen (even above the ads).
Hey Lamptlight. Great to have you here! Thanks for joining
Solid man. Good to see you too steen.
On the first page, the links are actually in the ads. Kind of hard to see, but they're easier to find on the forum pages.
Right, I made my short cut point to the forum proper and not the Opening page. Saves me a click.
They seem to only have FORUM searches turned on -- i.e. you have to open up a forum area and then you can choose "search this forum".
Trying to just look at new posts is a search - and without that function on, I doubt I'll bother to try and look at anything on SOTW.
Sure. but it didn't show new posts. Seems to be back up again though.
they have a few leaks .. i'm sure they'll tweak it as things get going again.
They were down a LONG time so i'm sure they're all frazzled.
Nope, I've noticed that too and wondered if the forum link that opens to a non-forum page is confusing some people. It will probably pick up once everyone gets used to the new vBulletin 4.0 changes.
You missed "has anybody ever tried a tenor reed on an alto?" (and various other combos)What mouthpiece is best?
How do I fix my ombutcher?
What is the best sax?
How can I get good without practicing?
I am a poor student. Can someone give me stuff?
Are Taiwan saxes as good as French?
Now we just answer these over and over (I am sure I missed a few)
and "which mouthpiece should I use for marching band?"
I'm still trying to get used to the new SOTW forum. I've also had it not display new posts a couple of times.