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MOUSESquad.org Upgraded to Drupal 6!
On July 2nd, 2009 marc
says:
MOUSE is excited to announce an important upgrade to MOUSESquad.org - Welcome to Drupal 6!
At MOUSE, our web development team works year-round to provide valuable upgrades and features to MOUSESquad.org to continue improving our users' experience as they connect with the National MOUSESquad network online. Often, these upgrades happen without you knowing - behind the scenes, our developers are debugging and adjusting features constantly. Then sometimes, when an upgrade requires significant changes - major changes to code, or upgrades to the graphical interface - we temporarily shut down the site so that developers can work on it without interruptions and complications caused by activity from users.
So what has changed?
As you know, MOUSE is committed to supporting 'open' development environments for web-based and other software. Almost three years ago, this led our organization to choose Drupal as the foundation for our MOUSESquad.org network site. Just as with any software development effort, periodically there are complete version upgrades to code (and the features that those updates make possible). The same way Windows might introduce a version upgrade from 2000 to XP, or Mac from plain OSX to Leopard, a site's platform can periodically do the same.
By upgrading from Drupal 5 to Drupal 6, MOUSESquad.org will gain access to new features developed by thousands of developers and members of the Drupal community that will help us grow and improve the ways you're able to use the site to 1) work on Squad-related activities and projects 2) connect with fellow Squads, and 3) spotlight your Squad, your self, and all the amazing work that happens throughout the year.
Below, we've provided some links and related info from the Drupal community. Stay tuned to the WIRE for more updates and announcements on changes to MOUSESquad.org.
From the Drupal Community Site:
Drupal is a free software package that allows an individual or a community of users to easily publish, manage and organize a wide variety of content on a website. Tens of thousands of people and organizations are using Drupal to power scores of different web sites. Drupal is open-source software distributed under the GPL ("GNU General Public License") and is maintained and developed by a community of thousands of users and developers.
To learn more about the Drupal Project.
Read more and check out great screencasts about D6 from the official release notice.
And, finally - Read more about 'open' vs. 'closed' systems here.
Your vote can earn MOUSE up to $250,000!
Your vote can earn MOUSE up to $250,000 and help more young adults—like you!
Your voice matters – you know it, MOUSE knows it and our partners at Best Buy know it.
That’s why Best Buy has created @15 – to listen to what you have to say, give voice to your perspectives and give you the chance to make a difference in the causes you feel are most important.
What you can do NOW (through July 31st):
- Register to participate in @15 (open to ages 13-18)
- Earn points by referring friends, playing games, posting in forums and more
- Join the Facebook MOUSE Squad group to stay informed about @15
What you NEED to do from July 15th – July 31st:
- Vote: Tell @15 how to turn your points into $$ for the causes you believe in
Based on your vote and those of other teens, Best Buy will donate a percentage of $250,000 to MOUSE.
Register today and get the word out to your friends: http://www.at15.com/user/register
Your voice is important -- let Best Buy hear it!
Questions: Contact MOUSE with any questions.
Students: Take the MOUSE Squad Survey and WIN!
Calling all MOUSE Squad Members!
Answer MOUSE's end of year survey and enter to win one of 3 $50 Amazon Giftcards!
The year's not over yet - We need your help!
The 10-minute Survey below is for all MOUSE Squad Student Members, the young people who run Squads onsite, all across the country. Your answers help us to continue improving our programs for the educators and young people we serve.
Your feedback is very important to us. Use the link below to tell us about you and your squad over the course of the '08/'09 program year. By completing the survey, you'll also have an opportunity to enter your email address to win one of 3 $50 Amazon Giftcards*. We thank you for your time in advance, and for all of your work this school year. We have so much to celebrate!
Click here to take survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=QZLPrba8opIgr4SXs2YQ2A_3d_3d
Stay tuned to The WIRE for updates on some great summer opportunities!
* Winners will be selected at random. All submissions must provide a valid email address to qualify. Winners will be notified by email, and will be required to respond with additional info to claim their prize.
