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Akismet plugin Security issue, replace immediately
There is a critical security issue with the 2.0 version of the Akismet anti-spam plugin (which is bundled with most versions of WordPress), all users of this plugin should download the newest version of the plugin (2.02) from the Akismet download page and replace the files on their server. The newest version of WordPress 2.2 already has this latest version bundled with it, so upgrading to that version of WordPress will also close this security hole.
Yellowfish Image Gallery
While I host my own image gallery plugin here (AWSOM Pixgallery), I’m not arrogant enough to think that it’s the only way to get images onto your website in a pleasing way. This image gallery plugin called Popup Image Gallery is actually very nice and has some great AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) features (transitions between images, mouse-overs pop up images). It has one drawback though (in my opinion), no direct HTML links can be done to images since there isn’t a real “page” associated with any image (the pages are all built using JavaScript). However, it’s an interesting alternative to try out if you want slide show effects or other cute transition features for your images.
link: http://www.yellowswordfish.com/my-wordpress-plugin-library/popup-image-gallery-plugin/
Minor bugfix to Awsom pixgallery
There was a small bug in the previous download of the Awsom pixgallery distro, please redownload the files if you were having a database creation error during activation of the plugin or you are having problems with your captions not working.
To correct the issue deactivate the plugin, overwrite the files with the new versions, then reactivate the plugin.
AWSOM plugins Compatible With WordPress 2.2
I have conducted some preliminary testing with WordPress 2.2 release candidate 1 and so far there does not appear to be any compatibility issues with any of the AWSOM plugins for WordPress. The release of this next version of WordPress should be soon, and with any new major version number release there’s always the possibility that older plugins might not work properly. I would strongly suggest that anyone with a WordPress site test out the new version on a local or test system first before updating your live site. At the very least you can be sure that my stuff will work :)
AWSOM Pixgallery Install and Options Guides Updated
The AWSOM Pixgallery install and options guides have been updated to correct a mistake in describing how the cache file is created and input into the field in the Options area of the plugin. If you have been having any issues with your setup please consult the new versions of the guides to help fix your install.