Change Log
Complete history of changes and improvements to Aegir CMS.
Version 1.0 RC1 (Release Candidate 1)
10th February 2003
New Features
- New file synchronization add-on for managing file uploads
- Improved documentation and installation guide
- Enhanced multi-language support
- Better error handling and user feedback
Bug Fixes
- Fixed issues with Mozilla browser compatibility
- Resolved database connection problems on some systems
- Fixed character encoding issues in non-English languages
- Corrected permission handling in multi-user environments
Improvements
- Performance optimizations for large sites
- Improved CSS and layout consistency
- Better mobile browser support
- Enhanced security measures
Version 1.0 beta3
12th December 2002
New Features
- Mozilla-compatible WYSIWYG editor
- Support for both Internet Explorer and Mozilla browsers
- New logo and updated branding
- Improved translation system
Translations
- Added Danish translation
- Added Dutch translation
- Added German translation
- Updated Russian translation
- Updated Swedish translation
Bug Fixes
- Fixed editor toolbar issues
- Resolved session handling problems
- Fixed database migration scripts
- Corrected timezone handling
Improvements
- Better documentation
- Improved installation process
- Enhanced user interface consistency
- Performance optimizations
Version 1.0 beta2
5th November 2002
New Features
- Staging and approval workflow system
- Scheduled content publication
- User role management improvements
- Template system enhancements
Translations
- Added Russian translation
- Added Swedish translation
- Improved Finnish translation
Bug Fixes
- Fixed compatibility with Midgard 1.4.3
- Resolved file upload issues
- Fixed navigation menu generation
- Corrected date formatting problems
Improvements
- Cleaner user interface
- Better error messages
- Improved documentation
- Performance improvements
Known Issues
- Some users report issues upgrading from M5 - recommend clean installation
- Editor may have issues with very large content blocks
Version 1.0 beta1
20th September 2002
New Features
- Complete rewrite of the Nadmin Studio interface
- MS Word compatible WYSIWYG editor
- Multi-company hosting support
- Improved content management workflow
- Separate layout management system
- Multi-language interface support
Translations
- English (default)
- Finnish
- Polish (partial)
Architecture
- Built on Midgard CMS framework
- PHP-based application
- MySQL database backend
- Apache web server support
Requirements
- Midgard 1.4.2 or higher
- PHP 4.2 or higher
- MySQL 3.23 or higher
- Apache 1.3 or higher
Project Inception
13th September 2002
The Aegir CMS project officially started as a community fork and evolution of the Nadmin Studio interface. The goal is to create a user-friendly, professional content management system built on the solid Midgard framework.
Project Goals
- Make content management accessible to non-technical users
- Provide MS Word-like editing experience
- Support multiple languages and international users
- Enable multi-site hosting from single installation
- Build active open source community
Core Team
The initial development team includes contributors from Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, and other countries, bringing together international expertise in content management systems.
Future Plans
Upcoming features planned for future releases:
- Enhanced workflow and approval system
- Improved file management
- Better integration with external systems
- Advanced permission management
- Plugin architecture for extensions
- Mobile-optimized administration interface
- Real-time collaboration features
Version Numbering
Aegir CMS follows semantic versioning:
- Major.Minor.Patch (e.g., 1.0.1)
- beta - Feature-complete but still testing
- RC - Release Candidate, final testing before stable release
- stable - Production-ready release
How to Stay Updated
- Subscribe to the nadmin-dev mailing list
- Follow the News page
- Check the Download page for latest releases
- Monitor the CVS repository for development activity