As many of you are aware, AR2 (the next version of Acornrack) was launched as a BETA on 31st December 2008.

AR2 has been rewritten from scratch to ensure that the next version is even faster and more stable then the previous version.
Most of the improvements have been under the hood to allow for extra features and improvements.

Some of the features are below:

• Complete control over your site, the ability to edit everything
• Multiple languages
• SQL access
• Preset layouts and setups
• Improved system which allows you to set variables in pages, this means removing 99% of javascript on pages
• Further flexibility in managing users, permissions, pages and files
• Full file upload system
• Ability to upgrade your site for free on our Ad-Driven scheme
• Much much more!

Some questions:

Q. Is this a BETA or a real launch?

This is the first public BETA. This isn’t the finished product and will be changed before final launch. The date of this final launch is yet to be confirmed. AR2 has been in testing for 2 months amongst private testers.

Q. What happens to AR1 sites?

Your AR1 sites are safe, nothing changes. You are still able to create sites on AR1 as usual. You have the added benefit of being able to create AR2 sites to see the differences. When the final version is launched you will be given the option to transfer your AR1 sites to AR2 sites without any loss of data. Upgraded sites will have assistance in transferring layouts and designs.

Q. What happens to any credits bought on AR1, are they lost?

No, any credits bought can be used for AR1 or AR2 sites. When the final version is launched your credits will be transferred to AR2.

Q. ‘X’ feature isn’t present on AR2, why not?

As AR2 is currently in a testing phase the features and structure are not final. We welcome any input through the forums.

Q. Why can’t I use the AR1 forums?

The AR1 forums have been made read-only. This is to ensure that the forums are kept in sync. Any new posts must be made on the AR2 forums available at http://ar2.acornrack.com/forums

Q. Do I need to signup again to AR2?

No, your AR1 login details can be used on AR2.

If you have any more questions, please post them on the forum or read through the extensive documentation available at http://ar2.acornrack.com/docs

Thank you for your continued support during this transitional phase of Acornrack.

Hello!

We have just contacted all the AR2 testers with details on the new system. This marks the start of AR2 testing. Obviously we can’t give any exact dates as to when testing will finish and AR2 will be launched. This depends completely on testing.

Over time I will spill the beans over a few features as they are signed off and completed, just to tease you a little bit!

TTFN.

Hello,

To coincide with the server move, the blog has been recreated. This is mainly because AR2 is powering through development and we will need feedback from the AcornRack users about features and designs.

I know that the last blog wasn’t used as often and was only updated every couple of months (at best!), but this blog will be one of the main methods of passing relevant information about AR1, AR2 and Centation as a whole.

Just as a tease, we expect to have something to begin testing with as early as next week, so stay tuned.