Battle Blog requires an ASP-enabled IIS web server. It is intended only for U.S. installation (there are no files to support foreign languages). Battle Blog uses either MS Access or MS SQL for its database back end.

The current version is a fully functional release. However, it is deliberately lacking in documentation until I receive feedback from product pioneers. The package does contain Battle Blog Setup.txt which details the installation process.

• Battle Blog Version 1.50 Build 1 - (March 17, 2010)
• Major SQL injection vulnerabilities fixed at last (as described here)
• Rich text editor (TinyMCE) *removed* - Battle Blog now requires raw HTML entries (as explained here)
• Dramatically cleaned up and documented style sheet to faciliate custom styling
• Continued aesthetic improvements of a minor nature
• Build 2: There has not been a Build # 2 yet (hoping not necessary!)

For security and other reasons, previous downloads are no longer available directly off this website. If you need any of these earlier archives please contact me and I will make arrangements to get it to you.

• Battle Blog Version 1.30 Build 2 - (May 2, 2009)
• Fixed SQL injection vulnerability on comments page (NOT to be confused with issues described here)
• Fixed crazy bug where the word SELECT could wind up a category in certain situations
• Fixed style issue where the comment preview page was not identical to comment page
• Eliminated some extraneous line breaks at the top of the comment and ballot processing page
• Fixed fact that time released articles were not updating the RSS feed (rssautoprocess.asp now included in INCLUDES subfolder)
• Streamlined the copyable URL reference to an uploaded image (no longer predicated with the full URL - makes working with TinyMCE easier)
• Build 2: Fixed MS SQL install script so that voting tables are properly built (what is UP with thing man!?)
• Battle Blog Version 1.25 Build 4 - (May 27, 2008)
• Incorporates TinyMCE rich text editor for blog entries
• Included "time release" option which allows for future posting of entries
• More minor interface design improvements
• More minor bug fixes (maybe a peeve of yours, download and see!) - dang, should have kept better track
• Build 2: Fixed publish bug where Battle Blog would only stage entries meant to be published now
• Build 2: Fixed time release bug where Battle Blog would only stage such entries and never release them
• Build 3: Fixed serious bug in RSS output - see this entry for a deeper explanation
• Build 4: Restored the vote table to the MS SQL database build script. Forgot it AGAIN - nargh!.
• Battle Blog Version 1.20 Build 3 - (February 1, 2008)
• Included fix for display bug that displayed inactive entries under any category view
• Battle Blog Version 1.20 Build 2 - (January 19, 2008)
• Incorporated fixed/improved/more efficient statistical modules
• Editing user authentication bug fixed
• Bug that caused "Entry_Publish" to appear in ordering drop-down list fixed
• Fixed SQL script used to build database, (forgot to have it build the voting table - whoops!)
• Battle Blog Version 1.20 Build 1 - (December 18, 2007)
• Improved categorization interface
• File entries under three categories at once
• Option to use MS Access or MS SQL server
• Real world preview option
• Real world preview option bug fixed (Moo hah! Y'all never even saw it!)
• Commentator's link to home page bug fixed
• Double quotation marks in entry titles should no longer crash Battle Blog
• "More" feature bug fixed
• Dramatic directory restructuring to enable easier customization and improve upgrade tolerance
• Changes in database field types to accomodate MS SQL
• Added a reminder message to let readers know when they are filtering their views
• Battle Blog Version 1.05 Build 1 - (May. 5, 2007)
• Made e-mail optional. By default all e-mail notification functions are now disabled
• Still more archiving issues resolved (now unclear if any previous download included fixes as described earlier)
• Corrected rendering of administrative preview pages in MSIE 6/7.0
• RSS generator issues with special characters fixed
• Added option for plain or html compatible text for entry composition
• Catch words now show up in appropriate composition and editing previews
• Improved minor style elements (for instance, that border around the left sidebar now)


• Battle Blog Version 1.0d Build 6 - (Feb. 19, 2007)
• Created independent style sheet for the administrative/editor control panel
• Created option to include additional "comment" tags at the end of each posted entry
• Yet another address of the archiving system. The previous build was mis-linked!
• Still lackluster documentation, including credits, but I'm gearing up to finally beef it all up!


• Battle Blog Version 1.0d Build 5a - (Feb. 3, 2007) (CORRECTED Feb 19, 2007)
• Yet another fix to the archive system. An extension of the previous fix.


• Battle Blog Version 1.0d Build 5 - (Jan. 6, 2007)
• Moved "Battle Blog Setup.txt" to DOC folder in the archive
• Fixed lowercase/uppercase captcha challenge bug
• Fixed ballot processing bug for comments with no associated e-mail address


• Battle Blog Version 1.0d Build 4 - (Nov. 9, 2006)
• Replaced instructional setup file in package
• Added more detail to said instructional setup file
• Fixed archiving bug


• Battle Blog Version 1.0d Build 3 - (Nov. 8, 2006)
• Included functionality for external SMTP servers
Licensing

Battle Blog may be downloaded and used liberally in any way you so choose. It is considered open source and forks are encouraged. The only stipulation is that if you use Battle Blog you must logo or text link back to the main Battle Blog site.



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