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MediaWiki Update

June 7, 2016

We have moved all content from our pages (including igem.org, 2016.igem.org, and parts.igem.org) to a new server, which has allowed us to upgrade to a newer version of MediaWiki. We have upgraded from MediaWiki version 1.16.5 to 1.24.1, providing a higher level of security for the iGEM Wiki pages and offering new features.

So, what does this mean for you and your team?

• The black menu bar, including the login button, is now at the top of all of these pages to make logging in and navigating easier!
• We have also implemented a new protection feature for team wiki pages: Only team members listed and approved on the team profile page can edit their team pages. So what does this mean? Simply put: users can no longer edit content that does not belong to their team. This will help protect the content of your wiki page as you start adding content.
• Images you upload will also be protected from others over-writing them if you follow this simple naming convention:
• T--TeamName--filename.fileextension
• For example: T--BostonU--Flow_cyto_results.jpeg

Find a bug or problem?

If you have found a software problem on any of the iGEM pages, please send us an email to hq AT igem DOT org with the following information:

• Subject line: Bug Report (website URL)
• Details about the bug you found. What happened?
• What browser were you using when the bug happened?
• Were you logged into your iGEM account when it happened?
• Include a screenshot of the problem, if possible
• Include the time when the bug occurred (this can be estimated, but please indicate time zone!)