Today I updated OpenZA to the latest version of both WordpressMU (version 2.8.2)  and BuddyPress (version 1.0.3)  which has fixed a number of small bugs that were causing problems in the original version of the site. I also fixed some server settings that fixed teething problems. The most important changes are:

• BuddyPress 1.0.3 works better with WP2.8.2 so things are less buggy;
• New users can upload avatars without errors. This was a MediaTemple hosting problem that was easy to solve but took a bit of research to solve;
• I’ve added an “albums” feature to the community. All users should now be able to add photos/images to their profile. Please test it and let me know if there are problems; and
• Blog owners should now be able to upload images to their posts without errors.

OpenZA is still new so if you find problems please let me know by email or posting a comment in the OpenZA group.

This is OpenZA, a home for the African free and open source community. The idea is to create a place where FOSS users, advocates, fans and friends can meet, share ideas, find help, post links and so on. It’s also a place for FOSS users to connect with their networks of friends and colleagues and expand those.

You don’t have to be a developer to join this network. You just need to be interested in free and open source software in Africa. So get involved and let’s get the community buzzing.