Mambo 4.5.2 Upgrade

Upgraded MyChub.ORG to the New Mambo 4.5.2 version. This is unavoidable due to the recent security hole found in the core php coding. Also this new version brings more flexibility to the back-end administrators and promises new functionality to the site.

Few bugs also found in the login module and forum module. But this is inherent to the old version and have been patched as soon as it was found. Few users who was registering during the transition might be affected and are advised to change their password accordingly.

Dynamic Posting

Just finished adding the dynamic items in the frontpage. Thus, any updates in the MyChub Encounters and MyChub Versions will be automatically updated in the MyChub.ORG main website. This is done via the integration of ATOM XML with the mambo RSS module.

There will be a few final touch up here and there, but mainly the module looks pretty darn good for production.

New Coded Browsing Module February 2005

There is a new browsing module that optimizes and limits the categories to 12 members per page. All are lain out in a nifty table fashion so that it's easier to see. Hopefully, this will make browsing much faster and more enjoyable.

New Testimonial Module (BETA)

Just finished coding a new testimonial module. Now users can add testimonials to the chub or chasers that they like. There are still some bug which needed to be checked. Hope this will be sorted out in the next few weeks.

Members Section Updates Feb 2005!!!

I've made a new coding module for the members section. Now it's dynamicaly driven. Thus, the latest updated profiles will be seen first rather than the static ones.

Work In Progress:-
1) An easier browsing tool for members. Right now all the pages & pictures for a particular category are loaded - which translates into wasted bandwidth.
2) Limiting browsing pictures will enable a faster transfer and easier navigation for users to find member.
3) An integrated search engine for members module.
4) More salary from my boss.. want to buy that new Apple iMac (joking only la)

January 2005 Outage

MyChub.ORG had been down from 28th - 31st January 2005. The reason for this outage is that we had overlimit our 30GB bandwidth quota for this month. This shows that mychub has become enormously popular and more and more popular are beginning to frequent our site.

However, due to the bandwidth limiting factor, we had to plan a more optimized site and also find ways to increase the bandwith and sustain the site.

Suggested methods to sustain the site includes:-
1) Finding more corporate / individual sponsors to pay for the extra bandwidth
2) Buying a better hosting package from Fivio.
3) Introducing a paid segment to certain portions of the site.
4) Merchandising MyChub

Forum (BETA Test)

We have finished adding a new module called the Forums section. It's still in the BETA Testing stage but most of the functions are working perfectly.

Known Bug ::
- Categories does not work well with the mod_login module. thus module availability had to be done manually by the administrator.

PHP Mail System Bug

The last few days, we had found some problems with the PHP Mail system which authenticates the user's e-mail. This bug was found to be the incompatibility of the new PHP 4.3.10 and the new Xamian Mail Safe feature that we are currently testing.

Rest assured that this bug had been fixed and our system are running smoothly as ever. Thanks to our fellow webteam that helped us identify and tracked down the bug before it runs in the wild.

Bug Report & New features for 1 Jan 2005

:: BUGS ::
During the weekend we found a few bugs which we are still looking for a fix:-
1) The site is not Mac OS X / Safari browser friendly. - This has been acknowledge due to the implimentation of the java security feature not being supported by the browsers and the WYSIWYG editor. Albeit cross-browser compatibility problems.

:: FEATURES ::
Due to popular demands, I'm coding some new features :-
1) MyPMS - Ability to save/view sent messages. e.g: like Yahoo
2) Friendster like feature -- with link to your favorite member
3) More versatile browse function, in 3X4 format.

Webcam Module & Bug in the chat module (fixed) - 02 December 2004

MyChub now support webcam chat !!! This is exactly like the module in biggercity, but much better coz it's coded from the ground-up by Malaysians. A true technological feat for malaysian by malaysian.. Malaysia Boleh Jugek!

Found a bug in the chat module and fixed it (2 Dis 2004). The bug relates to users not being able to chat properly in the main channel asking for registration and licence issues. It's b'coz if the URL redirection script. Added the code and a new coded java module.

Quality Control Check & Security Update

We are doing the process of QC (Quality Control) check on all the modules in MyChub.ORG.
Issues found and fixed ....
1. Javascript vunerabilities found - fixed & patched (30/11/2004) - RISK HIGH
- Issue: The Java module was not properly initiated and caused security issues when using Firefox browsers ( & other non-IE browser) resulting in users being able to download unauthorised pictures.
- Solution: Updated the java module to the latest release and patch the corresponding module to prevent URL leaking.
2. Certain browser cannot initiate login (esp. Mac Safari) - pending - RISK VERY MINIMAL
- Issue: Certain browser cannot read the URL well and requires as minimal redirection as possible.
- Solution: Cross-browser module in progress to initiate safe mode section.

Coming soon...

There are always work to be done is mychub.org
These are notes for myself to do for the next upgrade:-
1. Browse member listing in 3 x 6 format and/or with variable format such as www.bearwww.com
2. New template - the current one is becoming quite a bore.. or at least until i could code a dynamic template which follows the user preference.
3. Flash modules.. need some good animation on the newsflash module.
3. MyCartoon section needs to be upgraded.. maybe i need to code a new gallery module with pop-up window so readers can read the cartoons... perhaps with pdf function too so they also could print it.

New Optimized MyRadio Module !!!

MyRadio is back with a more optimized coding and more user friendly function.
Now you can listen to your favorite radio station while you surf Mychub.ORG

You can turn it on or off at anytime you want.!!! With a new window showing what's currently playing. If you like the song, grab "emule" or "kazaa lite" and download it for your future pleasure.
Courtesy of Gaydarradio.com

Best to listen at late nights and when ur feel like swinging your booty to a little jive!!

www.mychub.org/(username)

MYCHUB.ORG now support facelink/facepic/faceparty/bearwww/bear411 style user profile..http://www.mychub.org/(username)
e.g: www.mychub.org/gemukchub

With this nifty feature, you can send ur picture/profile to other chat users.
And they don't necessarily be a mychub member at all.