GetBoo Blog

This is right, a new version is out! I am really excited about this release, as this is another milestone, and a lot of changes happened at many levels. I already gave an overview of what to expect in the last post, but let me put some emphasis on a few of the key changes (look at the changelog for more details).

API: All the functions supported by del.icio.us API are now implemented, which means that all the nice plugins that have been developed for del.icio.us can now be used for your GetBoo installation! Why reinvent the wheel! If you want to take advantage of this, look for this documentation page or search the web for plugins designed for del.icio.us!

Import del.icio.us: I know, you might think GetBoo turned to a real del.icio.us clone! Not quite, but the goal here is to make this project even more flexible and integrate well with the leader in the social bookmarking field. This feature will appeal to users of del.icio.us and also users of Scuttle implementations, as this feature will let them import all their bookmarks with their tags from their account into GetBoo! It uses their API generated file as they support the same API. Hence, users of Scuttle have no reasons not to move to this dynamic open-source project anymore!

Database abstraction: Fancy word, it is. If you already use MySQL (which, until now, was the only option to install GetBoo), it won’t make a difference for you. Users of PostgreSQL will be happy to know their database is now supported. More database support will come soon, as the interface (Pear MDB2) is there but more testing will need to be done in order to ensure compatibility.

Translations: It now supports 5 different languages! From the previous English (default) and French translations, we now have German, Czech and Spanish translations. Some of them are still incomplete, but hey, that is why we have a community!

Layout: One of the things you will notice when you upgrade is the new layout, especially on the main page. Other cosmetic changes include new icons and styles.

I recommend every one to upgrade their installation, as it also contains several security enhancements and bugfixes. Let me know what you think of the new layout, and of the new release!