Wordpress 2.8.3 is released. The developers say that it is a security release and they strongly recommend to update all the previous versions to this version. Everyone knows that the transition to Wordpress 2.8 is not smooth and at the same time it had lot of bugs such as pingback and trackback problems. So, everyone who are using wordpress 2.8.1 or 2.8.2 update your wordpress and secure it today.
Two ways to update your wordpress installation :
1. If you have automatic upgrade option then use it.
2. Else, download wordpress 2.8.3 from here. Backup your posts, comments and everything using the option Tools>Export. Upload wordpress 2.8.3 to your database using FTP. Install wordpress and import your settings using Tools>Import option.
Check out the release notes of Wordpress 2.8.3 here.
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Thanks, though i must say you should create a new topic with the news about the latest update for the wordpress blog, namely, the v2.8.4 which fixes a very insecure programming code, anyone that uses wordpress must update, anyone can hack and deface a wordpress blog with a simple action/operation, which resets the admin password and…read the rest on the official website.