Orangescale.NET

Blog archives: Movable Type

• Sandbox is now available for Movable Type

  For WordPress users, Sandbox is probably one of the theme tools. Using Sandbox we can customize the theme without getting bothered with WordPres template tags, which are in PHP. We only need to deal with the CSS file. Remember about last year Sandbox design competition? Okey, if you like working the Sandbox, and you want to [...]

  Sep 11, 2008 # 5:00 am / 2 comments / tags: css, movabletype, template, themes, wordpress

• Upcoming WordPress 2.7

  I just downloaded new files for the upcoming WordPress 2.7, and gave it a try. You do not need to worry, because it will not be available in the next few weeks (Schedule: November 10, 2008). So, you do not need to upgrade near the future. I’ve wrote an initial post about WordPress 2.7 before. [...]

  Aug 26, 2008 # 9:34 pm / 6 comments / tags: design, features, movabletype, wordpress, wordpress 2.7

• TypePad AntiSpam is here

  Right, I have enabled TypePad AntiSpam plugin in this blog. It’s another antispam plugin created by Six Apart — a company behind blogging applications like Movable Type, TypePad, and VOX. I heard about this plugin few days ago, and it seemed promising, at least TechCrunch found it useful. :) Actually, I’m happy with my antispam [...]

  Jun 03, 2008 # 3:08 am / 2 comments / tags: akismet, antispam, movabletype, plugins, sixapart, typepad

• Movable Type 4.15 Dashboard Design

  WordPress 2.5 did a major redesign on its user interface — also known as Dashboard. And, it looks great. But, this time, I will not talk about WordPress. It’s Movable Type. Right now, Movable Type is on its latest stable release (Movable Type 4.1 — it’s free). For the coming release (Movable Type 4.15) there [...]

  Apr 17, 2008 # 1:38 am / no comments / tags: dashboard, design, movabletype 4, release, sixapart

• MovablePress

  This week, I decided to switch from Movable Type to other blogging platform. This site (orangescale.net) is no longer uses Movable Type. For me, it's not an easy decision. I have been blogging using Movable Type for years. I still remember when I use Movable Type 2.66 in 2004 (wow, it's 4 years ago!). When WordPress released its very initial package in 2003, I also installed it. I watched this two leading blogging platforms. Probably, few years ago, WordPress was just a small piece of software compared to Movable Type.

  Apr 04, 2008 # 8:56 pm / 16 comments / tags: movabletype, wordpress

• Modify your Movable Type Styles using MT Design Assistant

  For some bloggers, using Movable Type default templates is fine. But, what if they only want to change part of the design like font family, sizes, colors, etc. Reading many lines in the stylesheet might be confusing, right? To make this process easier, there is a handy tools called Movable Type Design Assistant.

  Feb 15, 2008 # 12:03 am / 4 comments / tags: css, design, movabletype, movabletype 4, six apart, tools

• Hello Movable Type Open Source

  I just upgraded my Movable Type installation to the Open Source edition. The upgrade process itself is very easy. I just download the the package, upload to the server — overwrite the existing files — and run the upgrade script. Well, once you uploaded all files, you will be prompted to a page telling you [...]

  Feb 05, 2008 # 10:56 pm / 3 comments / tags: movabletype, movabletype 4, open source

• Movable Type Open Source 4.1. It’s free for everyone.

  That's right, Movable Type Open Source is available for download now. Actually, this open source package was released few days ago. I am sure it's a good news for Movable Type users who have problem with the licensing schema, especially individual bloggers.

  Jan 28, 2008 # 10:49 pm / 2 comments / tags: movabletype, movabletype 4, mtos, open source, release

• Movable Type Open Source is Available!

  Six Apart just announced the release of Movable Type Open Source -- MTOS for short.

  Dec 13, 2007 # 12:43 am / 2 comments / tags: movabletype, movabletype 4, mtos, open source, release, sixapart

• LiveJournal sold by Six Apart

  You probably have heard that LiveJournal — a blogging service — is owned by Six Apart. Right, in January 2005, LiveJournal was acquired by Six Apart from its founder, Brad Fitzpatrick. Few days ago, Six Apart decided to sold LiveJournal to SUP (pronounced “soup” in English) — a Moscow-based company. Try to search using Google about [...]

  Dec 06, 2007 # 9:48 pm / 4 comments / tags: acquisition, livejournal, service, six apart

• Movable Type Troubleshooting: Base class package ‘Data::ObjectDriver::BaseObject’ is empty

  In my previous article, ghaghah shared his comment about MT4 installation process. I seemed that he was a little bit frustrated because he never got MT4 installed properly. I asked him about what kind of error message, because the installation process is pretty simple: upload the files, give the correct file permission for all .cgi files, and run the installation wizard.

  Oct 24, 2007 # 12:06 am / 18 comments / tags: bugs, install, movabletype, tutorial, upgrade

• Few things to consider before upgrading to Movable Type 4

  Are you running a Movable Type-powered blog? If so, what version you're using right now? MT 3.x? If you feel that the current version (MT 3.x) work for you, are you ready for the other great features offered by Movable Type 4? When I did MT4 fresh install, and read the buzz about great features offered by MT4, I really wanted to upgrade to the latest version. Why? I have many reasons, but the main reason is that I want to have those new features. Well, let's take a look at some articles related to MT4.

  Oct 23, 2007 # 3:22 pm / 8 comments / tags: features, movabletype, movabletype 4, six apart

• Movable Type 4 Article Series (Upgrading)

  I am thinking of writing some articles about upgrading to Movable Type 4. I know there are already many tutorials out there. I will write from my perspectives and I hope they are useful.

  Sep 29, 2007 # 8:47 pm / 4 comments / tags: movabletype, movabletype 4, sixapart, upgrade

• Comment Authentication in Movable Type 4

  Movable Type 4 has a built-in comment authentication. Other blogging platforms have it too. Most of them using their internal authentication system (site registration) or using other service like OpenID. The most common reason is probably to deal with spams -- (probably) bloggers' biggest enemy.

  Sep 07, 2007 # 1:00 am / 3 comments / tags: movabletype, movabletype 4, sixapart, typekey

• Hello Movable Type 4!

  Few days ago, I questioned myself: upgrading to Movable Type 4 or not. Today, I come to a decision: upgrade my blog to Movable Type 4. I jumped from MT 3.35 to MT 4 without problems. The upgrade process run smoothly.

  Sep 02, 2007 # 3:21 am / 3 comments

• Movable Type 4 Upgrade, not now

  No, no. It does not mean that I do not recommend MT users to upgrade to MT 4. It's more about me. I will upgrade to the MT 4 for its rich features I really like.

  Aug 30, 2007 # 3:52 pm / 4 comments

• Great features in Movable Type 4.0 I like

  Right now, Six Apart is busy preparing for the great upcoming release of Movable Type 4.0. One the first beta released, I tried it. During the beta development, I found many great and improvement in every release. The latest version I tried is Movable Type version 4.0-rc1. And, I'm impressed. Really impressed. I am a Movable Type big fan, and if you want to find out what features offered in the coming release, you can read some highlights. Well, I can't cover all features and improvements. There are too many improvements. Here are my personal thoughts.

  Jul 30, 2007 # 7:26 pm / 3 comments

• Movable Type 4 is coming…

  As a Movable Type user, I will not bring this decision into a debate. One thing I have in my mind is that it is a good news. Anyway, Movable Type 4.0 Beta had been released for public too! I have downloaded the beta version distribution, installed it, and my first impression... wow!

  Jun 08, 2007 # 3:09 pm / 4 comments

• Few things you should know about RSS template in Movable Type

  one of my favorite features is its flexibility to manage the output file using our own template tags. Now, I will share some information about few things related to your RSS feed.

  Mar 29, 2007 # 12:17 am / 2 comments

• Informasi tentang Movable Type dalam Bahasa Indonesia

  Dari yang saya temui, salah satu hal yang memicu timbulnya persepsi bahwa 'Movable Type itu sulit' adalah minimnya panduan dan informasi (terutama secara teknis) mengenai Movable Type dalam bahasa Indonesia. inilah saatnya memperkenalkan tentang: Situs informasi tentang Movable Type dalam bahasa Indonesia.

  Mar 16, 2007 # 12:12 am / 14 comments

• Category Basename in Movable Type

  Your category basename uses underscores as the default separator. If you want to change them into dashes, you can do it easily by assigning an attribute called: separator.

  Mar 07, 2007 # 12:02 am / Comments Off

• Tumblelog using Movable Type

  I decided to use Movable Type as the platform. My tumblelog is 100% made using Movable Type. My only reason is that Movable Type can do exactly what I want (at least for now) to have.

  Mar 03, 2007 # 12:54 am / 2 comments

• Using include(); for an easy template management in Movable Type

  If you only want to make changes on the footer on every pages, do you have to modify each template? Let's save your time by using PHP include(); function.

  Feb 20, 2007 # 12:26 pm / Comments Off

• Setting up w.bloggar for Movable Type blog

  How to connect your w.bloggar to Movable Type-powered blog?

  Feb 19, 2007 # 3:29 pm / Comments Off

• Next and previous entry in Movable Type

  Display next and previous entry link in individual archive page (Movable Type).

  Feb 19, 2007 # 1:01 am / Comments Off

• Displaying related entries in Movable Type

  How to display related entries (by category) in Movable Type?

  Feb 18, 2007 # 11:52 pm / Comments Off

• Combining RSS feeds from two weblogs in Movable Type

  Each weblog has its own RSS. But, is it possible to have a combined RSS feed too in Movable Type?

  Feb 14, 2007 # 6:52 pm / 6 comments

• Related entries in Movable Type (dynamic publishing)

  I want to display list of entries under one category. I want to take advantage of Movable Type Dynamic Publishing.

  Feb 13, 2007 # 7:09 pm / 1 comment

• Live redesign

  I decided to make a new design. One by one. Steps by steps.

  Feb 10, 2007 # 12:54 am / 13 comments

• Modifying Movable Type interface using plugins

  I want to be able to work in an efficient way. I want to be able to jump quickly to a spesific pages/setting. I want to rebuild some templates and weblogs. I want to close comments and trackbacks easier. Can I have those things? Yes, I can.

  Dec 13, 2006 # 1:07 am / 2 comments

• PHP syntax in Movable Type dynamic publishing

  When I published my sites powered by Movable Type statically, I can easily include a PHP syntax in the body or extended entry field. What about in dynamic publishing?

  Dec 06, 2006 # 6:22 pm / 3 comments

• Combining RSS feeds

  I was thinking: why not making a combined RSS feed so that people only need to subscribe to one feed? I think the mechanism (in making the RSS feed) will not be difficult. Okey, I will try in my local MT installation first.

  Sep 25, 2006 # 9:13 pm / 5 comments

• Combining entries from two weblogs (Movable Type 3.3x)

  Okey, let's make it fast. "How to combined two weblog entries in Movable Type?" The answer is: easy. I just tried it last night. These are some general information about my Movable Type installation:

  Sep 22, 2006 # 2:24 pm / 1 comment

• Tumblelog time!

  I am not sure when Avianto told me about tumblelog for the first time. He mentioned about project.ioni.st. And few weeks ago, I try to install a new tumblelog using ozimodo. The installation is easy, editing the themes is also easy. No hardwork. You can have your ozimodo-based tumblelogs in few minutes.

  Sep 06, 2006 # 3:05 am / 5 comments

• Post to MT (3.2) from del.icio.us

  Last week, I started to use del.icio.us to post to my quicklinks section. And it works fine. I did this based on some tutorials. But, after moving to MT 3.2, it seemed that del.icio.us can not post to my quicklink anymore. Hmmm...

  Jul 26, 2005 # 7:39 am / 1 comment

• Let us try MT 3.2b

  Now, let us play with MT. When Six Apart announced about Movable Type 3.2, I said to myself, "Finally...". I have been waiting for quite long. And after seeing what MT will offer in the next release, I give it a try. Now, this site uses MT 3.2b1 version. What does it look like?

  Jul 17, 2005 # 1:13 am / 16 comments

• MT Dynamic and Shaun Inman’s Shortstat

  For my website statistics, I use the amazing Shortstat by Shaun Inman. It gives me a detailed information. I can see the referers, number of visitors, etc. If you need statistics for your website, you should give it a try. Recommended.

  Jun 04, 2005 # 5:28 am / 7 comments

• Migrating to MT Dynamic Publishing

  I am working on the dynamic publishing for this weblog. You will experience broken links, pages not loeaded correctly. First thing I learn: always backup your template/template file before changing the setting into dynamic; or you will have Jupiter falls onto your head -- sigh.

  Jun 03, 2005 # 3:17 am / 2 comments

• Six Apart has a new look

  No more to say, wonderful!

  Feb 16, 2005 # 3:07 pm / 5 comments

• Movable Type Trackback Spam

  Today (not only today I think), I received quite numbers of trackback spams. I think this is one of the problems bloggers' (and weblog developers) have to deal with. Matt has wrote about this issue, related to WordPress. Ikhlasul Amal also pointed this issue when I had conversation with him.

  Feb 09, 2005 # 9:49 pm / 7 comments

• Oh no… (Comment disabled)

  I just got some (wait, not some, hundreds!) spams on my comments. Yes, hundreds within few minutes. Thanks to MT-Blacklists. Some spams can avoid the blacklist filter, but overall, the MT-Blacklists is a great plugins.

  Oct 30, 2004 # 7:37 am / 8 comments

• Why I still use Movable Type?

  Oct 16, 2004 # 3:27 am / 9 comments

• Movable Type 3.1 released!

  Finally, the cake is ready. I have not tested it yet, but, I believe it will be delicious. Well, I am not too good in making a review, but let me try it based on my perspective.

  Sep 01, 2004 # 5:21 am / 4 comments

• Upgrading to Personal License

  Still in the process of migration. Rechecking some files. I hope I do it right. I tried the recent update key. And it works.

  Aug 26, 2004 # 6:34 am / 3 comments

• MT plugins contest winners

  Related to Movable Type Developer Contest, Six Apart has announced the contest winners.

  Jul 24, 2004 # 6:33 am / 4 comments

• Me, myself and MT

  Related to what posted at 6 LOG about "How are you using the tool (MT)", it is an interesting question. And about the title, I am not talking about "Me, Myself and Irene"And I think it can be a nice topic to tell for everyone having weblog(s), I mean not only addressed to people using MT, but also other tools.

  May 20, 2004 # 3:13 am / 6 comments

• MT 3.0 is ready, I am not.

  I just read about MT 3.0 release today, as I had been offline for some days. Eh??

  May 14, 2004 # 6:06 pm / 6 comments