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I think it would be better that we have downloadable version of ImperialBB!

The reason you cannot download ImperialBB is because it's not even installable right now.

It has no installer, so every time we, as staff, install it somewhere, we have to manually create the tables and manually do everything the Installer does to get it running.

Sorry but, we're not going to put a product out for download that cannot even be installed yet.

Then we need to wait for installer ?

Basicaly, yes.
But some other stuffs too

As @Alexandre said, the ImperialBB can not be used by those of users who just input there database info, board info and admin info. I can setup ImperialBB no prob as I am an advance PHP user ^^, so I don't really need the installer. But really wait for them to finish a great BBS dose not build it self in one day, just like Rome was not build in one day.

In a nutshell, ImperialBB needs the following things before we can consider a release:

1. Installer. - This is top priority right now, and is also taking the longest time (as far as building one specific piece of ImperialBB is concerned). We also need to test the installer thoroughly to make sure no problems are present. This is the primary reason we are doing a private Alpha release before a public one.

2. Admin CP - We have one in place, but it's basically a frame-based Admin Panel, we have plans to replace it with a tab based one to improve the interface and usability.

3. Bug Rectification - Outstanding bugs need to be fixed. There are a few bugs that need rectified before we can secure a release. To do so otherwise would just create issues on users websites, and we want to prevent that at all costs.

4. Improved Bug Tracking - The current bug tracking system (using a forum and topic prefixes) is inefficient, at best. In my free time I'm working on an integrated bug tracker plugin for ImperialBB. I'm willing to release without it in place, but I'd rather have it present so we can better handle the volume of bug reports that comes with a release of any kind.

Hmm, Ryan you mentioned tabs, what JS Framework are you using/going to use truth out the entire project? Never payed attention and never looked at source lol...

Currently, we are using our own JS code/library. However, we will be switching to JQuery in coming versions. Honestly, we should of went with a 3rd party library to begin with, but it's a little to late to reflect on it now. lol

However, the new ACP design will have JQuery thrown into the mix for added flavor.

Very good JQuery is powerful and we can use JQuery plugins too without problem.

where can we submit bugs?
(I see some problem after quicj replay!!)

Hello Hamed,

You can report bugs with in iBB v1 here http://www.imperialbb.com/forums/view_forum.php?fid=60

For the record, that bug reporting forum is a temporary solution. Yes, we realize it's not optimal for bug tracking.

Currently, I'm working on Issue Tracking software that will integrate with ImperialBB, which will replace the current bug reporting forum. (And yes, the Issue Tracker will be released as an add-on ).