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Wikichristian has been growing at a constant pace requiring more server capacity. The existing server is a single processor and has been having limitations and downtime in handling the loads. We have upgraded the server to a multiprocessor with [http://www.aplus.net/servers/dedicated/multi-processor/2x-xeon-2.8-ghz/ Dedicated Server] 2x Xeon 2.8 GHz processor. The migration has been successfully completed on March 31st, 2009 at 00:15 AM. With this upgrade, we will have more capacity and ability to add additional memory as we grow.
--[[User:Prab|Prab]] 14:48, 30 March 2009 (PDT)
==Bug fixes==
Since we upgraded the mediawiki version, we were having some issues with the internet explorer not displaying the login box, and templates not working properly and some issues with thumbnails. After a lot of research, I found the fix. The monobook skin did not get uploaded properly which I reuploaded and the issues seem to be fixed. Also changed the local setting file for image thumbnail for older images. Some bug fixes take some time to fix until you "stumble upon" something! Thank you all for the patience. Can somebody fix the mainpage as the side navigation is not displayed properly? Some of the problems with display with templates etc. seem to be only seen in monobook skin. can somebody edit the [[MediaWiki:Monobook.css]] page that will change the display for the better for the entire site?
==Change of Skin==
Since the last upgrade of the mediawiki version, we were experiencing some issues with display of certain features of the wiki such as the content templates especially in internet explorer. After spending considerable time in trying to fix the issues unsuccessfully, I thought we might try a different skin called 'cologneblue' to give a new look at the same time as solving some of the display issues. Please leave any feed back on this here. If any of the wikichristians is able to help fix the issues with monobook skin, please contact me at tumpati at hotmail.com, replacing at with @ and removing spaces. --[[User:Prab|Prab]] 21:19, 29 April 2010 (UTC)
:I think gumax would be a better default skin. It looks better in my opinion. ~[[User:Darth Stabro|Darth Stabro]] <sub>~[[User_talk:Darth Stabro|(Talk)]]</sub><sup>[[Special:Contributions/Darth_Stabro|(contribs)]]</sup> 05:59, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
Thank you for the suggestion. I did make the changes. Can somebody work on a better logo at the top that fits better with wikichristian and looks better with the overall design? --[[User:Prab|Prab]] 08:33, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
:I'm on it.
:: [[File:GuMaxTop.png]] How's this? ~[[User:Darth Stabro|Darth Stabro]] <sub>~[[User_talk:Darth Stabro|(Talk)]]</sub><sup>[[Special:Contributions/Darth_Stabro|(contribs)]]</sup> 11:25, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
Thanks Garth for working on it. Can you change the font and reduce the size of the font as this one seems too big and not quite elegant yet. I like the logo and the transparent? background but I think it is not attractive enough yet. Make a few files and post them so that we can choose from a few choices, if you do not mind. Also, how about using a very beatiful scenary as a background? It would be great if we can create system of logo's with all kinds of scenaries from nature that change every week somewhat like google's? I know it is a lot of work to make a new logo every week but it might give a fresh look and appeal for the site. Scenaries like water falls, sea, beatiful beach, sand dunes, snow, mountains, etc. Please share your thoughts. There are many sites like [http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/ freedigitalphotos.net] that offer royalty free pictures that we can use as a background.
--[[User:Prab|Prab]] 12:00, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
:I will keep the main image above and then it can be just pasted on top of the background... It would be easier to update it weekly or monthly if you could point the logo image URL to [[:File:Gumax.png]], or [http://www.wikichristian.org/images/e/eb/Gumax.png http://www.wikichristian.org/images/e/eb/Gumax.png]. Then I could upload it every week instead of having to go through you or someone else w/ access to the server. Anywho, here's one.
I did make the changes in the setting file, $wgLogo = 'File:Gumax.png'; but it did not change the logo. I had to manually change the file in the gumax folder under skins, locate the file and replace it with the new. While I do like this better than the previous one, I think using a small print just above the cross with the inscription the free encyclopedia, and on the bottom with Wikichristian, leaving the left side without any words might make it look more elegant. The font size is still too big and does not seem very attractive. The logo image should stretch the entire length of the top instead of a portion of the page. Also, the font style could be changed to a different font. You seem knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the wiki. Would you mind helping us with the bug fixes etc? If so, please feel free to contact me at 267 864 6101 or by email at tumpati at hotmail dot com. --[[User:Prab|Prab]] 14:30, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
:You made the Monobook logo be [[:File:Gumax.png]]. If you have an idea for a better font, suggest it and I'll put it in. I'll get the sizing better. ~[[User:Darth Stabro|Darth Stabro]] <sub>~[[User_talk:Darth Stabro|(Talk)]]</sub><sup>[[Special:Contributions/Darth_Stabro|(contribs)]]</sup> 14:35, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
This is what the local settings file has <nowiki>$wgDefaultSkin = 'gumax'; $wgLogo = 'File:Gumax.png';</nowiki>. I am not sure why this would change the logo in monobook but not in gumax until I change it manually. If you want to take a look at the local settings file, please contact me. Meanwhile, I commented out the wglogo so that the users with monobook profile get the correct logo. --[[User:Prab|Prab]] 14:44, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
:huh. Another version....
[[File:Gumax.png]]
Also, if there's a way to have the logo be a png and not a jpg, it will have better quality. ~[[User:Darth Stabro|Darth Stabro]] <sub>~[[User_talk:Darth Stabro|(Talk)]]</sub><sup>[[Special:Contributions/Darth_Stabro|(contribs)]]</sup> 15:00, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
: I appreciate all the work people are putting in and so I don't want to sound too negative, but I actually don't like the colour changes. I also think the logo is too large now. I rather have less on the screen and keep the simple white colours that. Also, I'm not a sure that it is helpful to have a Bible verse of the day or prayer of the week because I know that these things in the past have never been updated regularly enough. Rather than making lots of changes to the layout, I think we need to work on getting more content in the wiki. But, just my two cents. Cheers, --[[User:Graham grove|Graham]] 03:31, 2 May 2010 (UTC)
