2.1 Beta 5 is Out !!!!

It was an eventful period after beta 4. With excellent support from the community, we were able to identify and close quite a few trivial issues (and a few critical ones). The fifth 2.1 Beta distribution (probably last one before stable) is now available for download on SourceForge.

For all those eagerly waiting to being translation work on 2.1, we are now in "string freeze" - and the translation site has been updated with 2.1 files: http://translations.civicrm.org

If you are planning on using new 2.1 features AND / OR upgrading an existing site to 2.1 - NOW is the time to test the upgrade with YOUR DATA and identify any remaining issues with new or existing features. The development team will actively work with you resolve any upgrade issues during this phase of the release cycle.
If you are unable to test the release by downloading it - then the next best thing is to try out the new features, bug fixes, as well as the workflows you use most often by logging in to the public demo.

New 2.1 Installations

If you are installing CiviCRM 2.1 Beta from scratch, use the installation instructions linked below:

• Drupal Installation
• Joomla Installation
• Standalone Installation

Upgrading from 2.0 to 2.1

If you are upgrading an existing 2.1 site (working with a copy of the site, of course), we have provided a browser-based database upgrade script. Instructions for upgrading are here:

• Drupal Upgrade
• Joomla Upgrade

Upgrading from 2.1 Beta 4 to Beta 5

There are no database / schema changes - so you can upgrade from beta 4 to beta 5 by following the "Upgrade to a new Revision" procedures:

• Drupal Upgrade
• Joomla Upgrade

Reporting Issues and Bugs

If you have questions installing, upgrading and / or using 2.1 features - or you're seeing a problem and you're not sure if it's a bug - please post your issue to the 2.1 release testing section of the community forums. Include as many specifics as possible about the issue or question. You can see the current list of remaining open issues here out of the 500+ issues that were on 2.1 roadmap.