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WordPress 2.0.3 Upgrade: changed files ZIP, changes diff, changed files list

Posted in wordpress by Mark Jaquith on June 1st, 2006

WordPress 2.0.3 has been released, incorporating security fixes, small performance enhancements, a Movable Type and Typepad importer fix, and a podcasting (enclosure) fix. This is a mandatory upgrade. If you want the full zip with the entire WP install, download it here.

If you are upgrading from WordPress 2.0.2, you obviously don’t need the entire install, you just need the files that have changed. Don’t worry, I’ve got your back.

Changed Files List

Changed Files List (2.0.2 » 2.0.3)
This is a list of all the files that have changed since the last (2.0.2) release. You can also see the changes and their corresponding tickets on Trac.

Changed Files ZIP

Changed Files ZIP (2.0.2 » 2.0.3)
This is what most people will want. This is a zip file that includes only the files that have changed since the last (2.0.2) release. This will save you a lot of FTP upload time.
Note: the /wp-content/ directory isn’t included in this file, to keep you from doing something stupid like replacing instead of merging and destroying your precious themes and plugins. Two of the default plugins have been updated for 2.0.3. If you use either of these plugins, you should download their newest versions: WordPress Database Backup, Akismet

Changes Diff

Changes Diff (2.0.2 » 2.0.3)
This is a diff file (a patch) with all the changes made since the last (2.0.2) release. Make sure you do a trial run by using the patch command’s --dry-run switch, to verify that the patch will apply cleanly.

Disclaimer

I prepared these files myself, and used both the zip and the diff to upgrade sites that I manage. Still, I cannot stress enough the importance of making a full file and database backup before attempting to upgrade WordPress using these or any other files. I cannot be responsible for your carelessness. Make a backup!

Update

Make sure you check out this fix for 2.0.3’s rather annoying “Are you sure?” dialog popping up when you edit comments and adding slashes to the comment you’re editing.

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  1. The Code Cave said, on June 1st, 2006 at 9:30 am

    [...] Here’s the link for the download: http://wordpress.org/development/2006/06/wordpress-203/ If you want to get a smaller version of it, with only the changed files, go here: http://markjaquith.wordpress.com/2006/06/01/wordpress-203-upgrade-changed-files-zip-changes-diff-changed-files-list/ I haven’t verified his file. So, you should do so on your own, or just bite the bullet and upload the whole release. [...]

  2.   WordPress 2.0.3 Released by Blogging Pro said, on June 1st, 2006 at 10:18 am

    [...] Mark Jaquith has already taken it upon himself to release a zip file of the changed files as well as a command line diff file, and a list of changed files. This could save people some time, but read through his post completely, and as always backup your stuff before upgrading, also make sure you get the latest version of Akismet. [...]

  3. geek ramblings » WordPress 2.0.3 Released said, on June 1st, 2006 at 1:21 pm

    [...] If you would like a smaller upgrade package, Mark Jaquith has a zip file that contains just the changed files. It’s unofficial, but I’d trust Mark. [...]

  4. Dr. Mike’s Blog » Blog Archive » WordPress 2.0.3 released said, on June 1st, 2006 at 2:28 pm

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  5. م.س. احجيوج » Blog Archive » إصدار جديد من الوردبريس (تحديث) said, on June 1st, 2006 at 3:53 pm

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  6. Wordpress 2.0.3 y luchando contra el spam said, on June 1st, 2006 at 4:24 pm

    [...] Se puede descargar la versión completa o tan solo los archivos que se han modificado [...]

  7. Rick said, on June 1st, 2006 at 5:47 pm

    Thanks Mark, we really appreciate the diff and zip for these intermediate upgrades as it makes our life so much easier. I would encourage the devs to adopt them officially.

  8. Ed Finkler said, on June 1st, 2006 at 7:21 pm

    Do you do this for every release? If not, can you? This is invaluable, and honestly something I think should be an Official Task of the release team.

  9. Joseph93.com » Blog Archive » WordPress 2.0.3 said, on June 1st, 2006 at 8:35 pm

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  10. Mark Jaquith said, on June 1st, 2006 at 9:23 pm

    Ed,
    I provided a “changed files only” zip for the 1.5.2 to 1.5.3-beta upgrade (1.5.3 is an unsupported SVN-only release that just fixed a few security problems with 1.5.2 for people who were not yet ready to upgrade to the 2.0 branch). But this is the first time I’ve done it for the main stable branch. I can definitely do it again. It’s not too hard… diff the directories, clean up the diff, extract the filenames, and then use the extracted filenames to copy the changed files to a new directory… zip it up and it’s good to go.

  11. Adam said, on June 1st, 2006 at 10:08 pm

    Thanks for getting the patch and changed files list out so quickly, really saved me a lot of time.

    Thanks again!

  12. TGCG v 3.0 said, on June 1st, 2006 at 10:29 pm

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  13. Adam Caudill’s Blog » WordPress Update said, on June 1st, 2006 at 11:07 pm

    [...] The WordPress team has released 2.0.3 of the massively popular blogging software. The primary reason is a security fix, but also includes a few performance tweaks. The install process was fairly painless thanks to the work of Mark Jaquith, using the provided patch reduced the total upgrade time to under an hour. [...]

  14. CypherHackz - The World Wide Web » Blog Archive » Wordpress 2.0.3 release said, on June 1st, 2006 at 11:51 pm

    [...] For addition, if you don’t want to waste your time by uploading all the files, Mark has compiled “changed files only” zip, a diff (patch file) and a plain text list of the files that have changed. [...]

  15. Chetan said, on June 2nd, 2006 at 12:50 am

    Many thanks, Mark!

  16. blogHelper » WordPress 2.0.3 Now Available said, on June 2nd, 2006 at 1:20 am

    [...] Additionally, a zip file containing just the changed WordPress files and a command line diff file has been released by Mark Jaquith (news via Blogging Pro). For those who do not have shell access and are forced to FTP over their uncompressed WordPress install files, this will definitely save some time. +Del.icio.us +Furl It +Spurl +Tag!RawSugar +My Web [...]

  17. sjhoward.co.uk » The latest technological advance in computing said, on June 2nd, 2006 at 1:43 am

    [...] The site is now happily running on WordPress 2.0.3, just 23 hours after its release. The whole process was made much easier thanks to Mark Jaquith’s Changed Files ZIP - so thanks, Mark! Why WordPress doesn’t offer something like this itself, I really don’t understand! Your comments Your Comments [...]

  18. Lindsve.net » WordPress updated said, on June 2nd, 2006 at 1:47 am

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  19. info-ninja » Upgrade Wordpress 2.0.2 -> 2.0.3 made simple. said, on June 2nd, 2006 at 2:35 am

    [...] Sources: WordPress and Mark Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...]

  20. sofy said, on June 2nd, 2006 at 2:37 am

    Thanks Mark i did it finaly ! .

  21. Josh said, on June 2nd, 2006 at 2:50 am

    Thank you!!

  22. xen ix said, on June 2nd, 2006 at 4:12 am

    Thank you Mark. This made the update a lot easier.

  23. chito said, on June 2nd, 2006 at 4:13 am

    thank you very much! it helped me a lot!

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  25. chris’ random ramblings » Blog Archive » Mark Jaquith’s Wordpress 2.0.3 upgrade said, on June 2nd, 2006 at 12:05 pm

    [...] I have downloaded and installed Mark Jaquith’s WordPress 2.0.3 Changed Files ZIP package. [...]

  26. Lorelle on WordPress » WordPress 2.0.3 Mandatory Upgrade Released said, on June 2nd, 2006 at 3:05 pm

    [...] Mark Jaquith has the scoop on the WordPress 2.0.3 mandatory upgrade release with information on what has changed and what’s been added or taken away. [...]

  27. Viper007Bond said, on June 2nd, 2006 at 6:09 pm

    Thanks a lot! :D

  28. 10 палок(ру) - Блог в помощь said, on June 3rd, 2006 at 2:46 am

    [...] WordPress обновился до версии 2.0.3. и возможен для скачивания. Этот релиз включает в себя несколько исправлений и багов и рекомендуется для установки всеми пользователями. Также был исправлен баг, пару дней назад появившийся на bugtraq Хотелось бы заметить, что это обновление несет в себе только поправки в коде и Shuttle мы не увидим. И еще, если вы не знаете, как обновить блог, то советую вам посетить сайт Mark Jaquith’a, он подробно расскажет и поможет. 2006 © 10 palok Concept by Tenp [...]

  29. Functions.php at Blog-Her said, on June 3rd, 2006 at 12:43 pm

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  30. Wordpress 2.0.3 Easy Upgrade - Travel Photography by Darby Sawchuk - dsphotographic.com said, on June 4th, 2006 at 5:19 pm

    [...] Mark Jaquith has a more convenient way of upgrading for users of WordPress 2.0.2. Check out his page with updates to only the necessary WordPress files. This update worked perfectly for me. Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...]

  31. Wordpress-oppgradering og spamkrig - bza.no said, on June 6th, 2006 at 4:16 am

    [...] WordPress 2.03 ble lansert for 5 dager siden, og alle bør oppgradere fortest mulig. Den nye versjonen har noen forbedringer i ytelse samt en utvalg sikkerhetsoppgraderinger. Norblogg pekte meg derimot til en lettere og mer praktisk oppgraderingspakke av den nye versjonen. Mark on WordPress har en oppgraderingspakke med kun filene endret fra 2.02 til 2.03, noe som gjør det mye lettere og kjappere å oppgradere. I tillegg må du huske å oppgradere Akismet dersom du bruker denne. [...]

  32. Liten bug i WordPress 2.0.3 | NorBlogg.net said, on June 8th, 2006 at 4:57 am

    [...] Forøvrig har Mark Jaquith også laget en pakke med bare forandrede filer mellom 2.0.2 og 2.0.3 for de som er på jakt etter dét. [...]

  33. TheIndex.Agregador » Blog Archive » Wordpress 2.0.3 y luchando contra el spam said, on June 9th, 2006 at 6:46 pm

    [...] Se puede descargar la versión completa o tan solo los archivos que se han modificado [...]

  34. alexking.org: Blog > Around the web said, on June 11th, 2006 at 11:24 am

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  35. Catatan » Update ke Wordpress 2.0.3 said, on June 11th, 2006 at 12:42 pm

    [...] Bagi yang mau update WordPress dari 2.0.2 ke 2.0.3, bisa menggunakan versi update yang dibuat Mark Jaquit. Jadi silakan download Wodpress Upgrade 2.0.2 to 2.0.3. Menggunakan versi update berarti tidak melakukan upload file secara keseluruhan, tetapi hanya mengupload file-file yang berubah dari versi 2.0.2 ke versi 2.0.3. [...]

  36. Anonymous said, on June 27th, 2006 at 4:43 am

  37. prophetman said, on July 3rd, 2006 at 12:46 pm

    you have made my day with the changed files zip file, thank man :)

  38. Steve jenkins said, on July 12th, 2006 at 7:20 am

    Thanks very much. The “changed files zip” made the upgrade easy and painless. Excellent!

  39. WordPress 2.0.3 is here | WangenWeb said, on July 18th, 2006 at 11:01 am

    [...] However, after a little visit at wordpress.com I found Mark on WordPress. He has been so nice and written a changelog together with putting all the new files in a zip folder for every one to download. [...]

  40. Mark Jaquith said, on July 30th, 2006 at 5:57 am

    These files have now been provided for the 2.0.3 to 2.0.4 upgrade.

  41. Painless WordPress Upgrades » The J Spot said, on July 31st, 2006 at 8:07 pm

    [...] I’ve been meaning to upgrade from my WordPress 2.02 to the then-latest 2.03 and now the latest 2.04 for quite some time now. But the prospect of having to FTP an entire WordPress installation seemed like hell to me. We know how slow FTP is, even with the fastest DSL connection. If you’re having the same dilemma, here’s a tip: use Mark Jaquith’s WP changed files series (2.02 to 2.03 / 2.03 to 2.04). These let you modify just the changed files and not the entire installation. [...]

  42. upload file said, on August 3rd, 2006 at 9:59 am

    Very nice post.

    About file hosting, i usually use yoUpload.com to upload all my files. I believe that is the best, but it’s my opinion, ehehe…

    http://www.youpload.com

    Thanks,
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  43. file hosting said, on August 3rd, 2006 at 10:00 am

    WordPress is the best dude.

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  44. Mark on WordPress » WordPress 2.0.4 Upgrade: changed files ZIP, changes diff, changed files list said, on August 8th, 2006 at 6:33 am

    [...] Apply my 2.0.2 to 2.0.3 diff/zip, then apply the 2.0.3 to 2.0.4 diff/zip (on this page) [...]

  45. Sab said, on January 11th, 2007 at 5:18 pm

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  46. forum said, on April 8th, 2007 at 1:15 pm

    It’s really works for me.Thanks dude.

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