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Cobalt
2.0 phpBB Template
Manual and Installation Guide
By Jakob Persson (http://www.jakob-persson.com)
Copyright © Jakob Persson 2002-2004 |
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Last revision: 7th
of January 2004 |
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Template
Information |
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Thank you for
installing Cobalt 2.0. This is the second incarnation of the
hugely popular Cobalt template for phpBB 2. This
new version improves on the old one with an improved look
and feel as well as fixes for a number of problems and bugs.
Before you start using this template please read this whole
document as it contains important information. It's important
that you understand the license as
you by installing Cobalt are legally bound to it.
With that in mind I hope you'll have much fun with this template
and that it'll make running your own Internet community even
more fun.
- Jakob Persson, 7th of January 2004
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Details |
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Template name: |
Cobalt 2.0 |
Template version: |
2.0 (second major release) |
Compatible with: |
Tested with phpBB 2.0.6 |
Author |
Jakob
Persson |
Template description: |
A high-tech template in blue with brushed metal style
buttons and details. |
Localization: |
English language graphics included. An image set will
be made available to enable users to release translated
graphics. Visit my website
or the phpBB
Styles Development forum for the latest news regarding
this. |
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Questions
Questions by email will not be answered. Instead I suggest you
post your question in the Styles Development forum at http://www.phpbb.com/phpBB.
If I am unable to help you it's likely someone else there will
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Comments
Comments are always welcome. If you find an error, encounter
a problem or have general ideas or suggestions, feel free to
contact me by email (see my website
for contact details) or by sending me a private message at the
phpBB.com
forums (my nickname is Kail). |
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Version
history
All dates are in European format (yyyy-mm-dd).
v2.0 (2004-01-07)
- Second major release.
v1.0 (2002-10-16)
- First release.
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Installation |
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Installing the template
should be fairly easy. I suggest you read this
howto on installing templates. If you experience problems
during installation, post at the phpBB
support forums. Include a detailed description of the problem.
Remember, the key to getting a good answer is asking a good
question.
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Blank
Logo and Extras |
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In order to make it easier
for you customize the forums with your own logotype I've attached
a blank logo. Right-click here
and select "Save as..." to save it on your hard
drive. It's a lossless PNG file and can be edited with most
common graphics editing applications such as Photoshop and Paint
Shop Pro. Template files for popular MODs
My friend Rivers has modified a few popular MODs to work with
Cobalt, these include Acyd Burn's file attachment, the advanced
quick reply, shop, points, lottery, bank and Smartor's Photo
Album. You can download
these files here. Do not regard the code as in any way complete,
rather as a shortcut and a way to save time. Installing a MOD
takes time and manual work and you should always remember to
backup your files before attempting to modify your phpBB installation.
Please note that I am not responsible for any of the files that
are released by Rivers and hosted at his site. Please refer
to him if you have questions.
I will soon make files available at my
website, if you're interested make sure to check it regularly.
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Frequently
Asked Questions |
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I've compiled a short
FAQ to answer some of the most common questions asked. These
answers should in now way be regarded as complete and don't
apply in every single case. If in doubt, please contact
me.
Wooa! Sweet design! May I use it for my own website
design?
Yes, you may. Providing the the page footers carry a clear
notice saying: "Design based on Cobalt 2.0 phpBB theme
by Jakob Persson, copyright © 2002-2004 Jakob Persson",
the notice should be linked to http://www.jakob-persson.com.
You may use the following code in the footer:
May I modify this template for use at my forums?
Yes, you may. Providing the forum page footers carry a clear
notice saying: "Design based on Cobalt 2.0 phpBB theme
by Jakob Persson, copyright © 2002-2004 Jakob Persson",
the notice should be linked to http://www.jakob-persson.com.
You may use the following code in the footer:
Remember that if you want to distribute said template the
case is different. In that case, please contact me and we
can discuss it.
Is it okay if I use this template to create my own?
If you'd like to do this, please email me and we can discuss
the terms.
Are there button images available in language xyz?
There might be. I recommend you to first have a look
at my downloads page, in the Cobalt section. If you cannot
find the buttons you need, download the image set (to be released
soon) and make your own. You'll need Macromedia Fireworks
MX in order to create new buttons.
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License
and Disclaimer |
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- WARNING: Do not delete the credit
notice in the page footers and source code! Removal of the
phpBB copyright notice or the template credit and copyright
notice voids your right to use this template.
Your right to use this template, parts of this template
or any template derived from this template, can be rescinded
at the author's (Jakob Persson's) sole discretion.
- This template and all files included
in the distribution package are Copyright ©
2002-2004 Jakob Persson.
- This template is provided free
of charge, however some exceptions apply
(see below), with no warranties whatsoever.
I do not guarantee the quality of this work nor can I be
held responsible what problems it may cause you. Use it
at your own risk. Be careful, backup the database, backup
the files before making any major changes to your phpBB
installation, including installing templates!
- If you wish to use parts of this template
for your own creations, designs, skins, themes, templates
or anything else you must receive an express, written consent
from the author (Jakob
Persson). You may not hire, lease, sell or distribute
this work, parts of it or works derived from it without
an express, written consent from the author.
- For questions regarding
the license and its terms, email me. See my website
for contact details.
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Credits |
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I'd like to
thank the people who have helped by supporting my work and
offering advice and suggestions.
Rivers - for his
work providing modified template files for Cobalt.
CyberAlien - has offered
advice and suggestions and helped me with some of the coding.
He is also a team colleague of mine in the phpBB Styles Team.
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