Magento 1.2 is out!

Posted by admin on January 3, 2009 under News | Be the First to Comment

This version includes numerous issue resolutions for Magento version 1.1.x and some highly requested new features such as:

* Support for Downloadable/Digital Products. (to see this new product type in action visit the Magento Demo Store. We added an example of an MP3 product and an eBook )
* Added Layered Navigation to site search result page, with control on the attribute level to include or exclude attributes used on the search results page.
* Improved site search to utilize MySQL fulltext search
* Added support for fixed-taxes on product level for such taxes as “State Environmental Fee” in the USA and “WEEE/DEEE” in the EU.
* Upgraded Zend Framework to the latest stable version 1.7.2
* Added a Layered Navigation Cache for improved performance of large catalogs (currently in beta and is NOT recommended for production use).

Note: We do NOT recommend upgrading a production installation of Magento directly. Please backup database and all files before upgrading. Please make sure to check file permission before trying to upgrade through your Magento Connect Manager. This version includes an upgrade to the Magento Connect Manager and as such includes index.php and .htaccess files. If these files were modified you must create backups of your index.php and .htaccess files before upgrading as they will be overwritten. Once the upgrade is complete just overwrite these files with your original files (these files do not include any updates but must be distributed with the MCM).

Upgrading an Existing Magento Version

Upgrade your existing Magento installation to 1.2.0 through the Magento Connect Manager:

  • Do NOT use your live or production site. We suggest making a copy of your site and upgrading that copy first.
  • Backup your index.php and .htaccess files (if modified)
  • Log into your Magento Connect Manager.
  • Select the ‘Setting’ tab.
  • Change the Preferred State to ‘Stable’, and save settings.
  • For the Mage_All_Latest package select upgrade.
  • Click on the ‘Commit Changes’ button. The upgrade should start.
  • After upgrade is complete click on the ‘Refresh’ button.
  • Copy your original index.php and .htaccess files back (if needed)
  • Log into your admin and rebuild search index
  • You should now have Magento 1.2.0 installed.

Email from Varien: Trademark issue

Posted by admin on December 1, 2008 under News | Be the First to Comment

Hey guys, we have rename our domain name from “magentohub.com” to a new domain name called “mtomto.com”. The reason for the change is due to the word “magento” been used in our domain name. This had caused a trademark issue with varien. :)

What does “MTOMTO” stand for?

Well, i came out of this name within a short span of time right after i have received an email from rico at varien last night. (*wink* to rico if you see this :P) . MTO is a short-form stand for Magento. I must say i love the new name. It’s Short & sweet! :)

WOW!, another New Release ! Magento Version 1.1.8

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Well, I never expect magento to release another version so quick… i think within a week? I guess it fixed some very nasty bugs.

Here are the release notes for v1.1.8:

  • Fixed #8684: js error on configurable product view page in blank theme
  • Fixed generating URL for googleoptimizer export controller
  • Fixed shipping tablerates for regions with the same code
  • Fixed product information on review page
  • Fixed #8720: CMS Blocks not recognized on Newsletter Templates
  • Fixed #8729: Security warning in IE in admin under https on category management page
  • Fixed #8743: Security warning in MSIE 6 on checkout page in modern theme
  • Fixed #8722: Google Base API - Store URL incorrect
  • Fixed #8753: Add Store Code to Urls to Yes breaking Google Base (due to duplicate admin/admin in path)
  • Fixed #8727: mismatches in role resources list
  • Fixed checkout as guest on single page checkout
  • Fixed #8890: Fatal error on shipping estimate if session expired
  • Fixed js error in Google API configuration section
  • Fixed #8719: Google Base API - make destination country selectable (USA,DE,GB,…)
  • Fixed #8731: Wrong country sent to Google Base
  • Fixed #8772: configurable products are not editable
  • Fixed editing custom options in Safari
  • Fixed #8889: Flash 9 unable to upload image on MAC

Upgrade your magento today! If you need help with the upgrade, contact us. Sometimes, we can do for free.. (if we are in good mood. ^_^ ):)

New Release: Magento Version 1.1.7

Posted by admin on November 21, 2008 under News | Be the First to Comment

New Release: Magento Version 1.1.7

This version includes over 350 issue resolutions for Magento 1.1.x that are listed in the release notes section, and new functionality that includes:

* Google Website Optimizer integration
* Google Base integration
* Scheduled DB logs cleaning option

Our comment:
The team finally fix the “Google Sitemap will not generate” bug.