Updating Joomla to Unsupported version

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#1 Thu, 07/30/2009 - 22:27

rrhode

Updating Joomla to Unsupported version

Hi there,

I can't figure out how to update Joomla to an unsupported version using the Install Scripts link in Virtualmin Pro.

I know its because the Joomla URL has a different number in it for each release, its just how their forge works. I asked on their forum if there is a predictable download link but they didn't respond to me (http://forum.joomla.org/viewtopic.php?f=429&t=407576).

So my question is what file do I have to modify in order to update the URL to retrieve the newest version?

Thanks =)

Ryan

#2 Thu, 07/30/2009 - 23:04

andreychek

Howdy,

If using the "un-supported version" option in the Install Scripts isn't working for you, you could take a look at /usr/{share,libexec}/webmin/virtual-server/scripts/joomla.pl -- around line 139 is where the URL's are defined.

Good luck!

-Eric

#3 Fri, 07/31/2009 - 05:19

rrhode

Awesome that worked thank you!!! =) I also changed the version # at the top of the file and it updated perfectly.

Thanks!

Ryan

#4 Fri, 07/31/2009 - 08:44

andreychek

Hi Ryan,

I'm glad it's working!

Just to be clear though -- are you saying it didn't work to go to Install Scripts -> Install Un-supported, and to set your desired version in the "Version number" there?

-Eric

#5 Fri, 07/31/2009 - 14:15

rrhode

Yes exactly. It wouldn't detect the new version properly because each release on the forge has a different number in the URL.

#6 Sat, 08/01/2009 - 21:30

kenlyle

Thanks, Eric.

/usr/libexec/webmin/virtual-server/scripts/joomla.pl -- around line 139 is where the URL's are defined.

I am looking at the script, but not comprehending...why there's the mention of Spanish language, and why there are two lines (144-145 in 3.71 Pro) after the question about whether the version is > 1.5?

Can I get some simple stupid details on how to edit this file such that it will allow me to update all my Joomla 1.5.13s to 1.5.14?

Thanks! Ken

#7 Sun, 08/02/2009 - 03:44

ronald

around line 20 must be the following:

# script_joomla_versions()
sub script_joomla_versions
{
return ( "1.5.14", "1.0.15" );
}

Then the downloadlocation around line 140

local @files = ( { 'name' => "source",
       'file' => "Joomla_$ver-Full_Package.tar.gz",
     'url' => $opts->{'lang'} eq 'es' ?
       "http://developer.joomla.org/sf/frs/do/downloadFile/projects.spanish/frs.joomla_spanish_premium.joomla_spanish_1_0_12/frs8254?dl=1" :
           $ver < 1.5 ?
        "http://joomlacode.org/gf/download/frsrelease/6828/22537/Joomla_$ver-Stable-Full_Package.tar.gz" :
      "http://joomlacode.org/gf/download/frsrelease/10785/42655/Joomla_$ver-Stable-Full_Package.tar.gz" } );
return @files;
}

where the last line is corrected to the latest version, 10785/42655 is important

I don't know about spanish version but you'll need to correct the download location I suppose

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